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HY51 VJZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,608 mi
Last recorded83,608 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,608 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,613 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,129 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,127 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,425 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 69,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn and rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,880 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wiper poor

play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 3 Mar 2010 63,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside wiper poor

play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,485 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre low

nedarside front seat back insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2009 57,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre low

nedarside front seat back insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,652 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 51,644 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,032 miles

Adv, full brake inspection, o/s/r brake binding, Front brake hoses starting to wear, Unable to inspect parts of brake system,plastic covers, Oil leaks, n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked.

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 VJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VJZ, 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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What year was HY51 VJZ registered?

HY51 VJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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