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HY51 VJK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,021 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 80,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,334 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inner edges

slight leak of grease from n/s outer cv gater

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,708 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,561 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 51,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 48,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 44,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 35,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HY51 VJK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY51 VJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY51 VJK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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