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HY51 VMK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,632 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake is binding close to excess

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear brake noisy when operated suspect brake lining worn excessively

Fail 12 Jul 2018 83,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti-roll bar to suspension arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear brake noisy when operated suspect brake lining worn excessively

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,818 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,790 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre cracking in the center of the tread

Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,379 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 64,379 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,291 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,291 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 53,753 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 53,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,872 miles

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 VMK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

HY51 VMK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 VMK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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