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HY51 VMT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VMT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,078 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs rusty

n/s mirror taped on

Fail 15 Sep 2018 83,078 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs rusty

n/s mirror taped on

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,692 miles

chips on screen

n/s mirror tapped on

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

chips on screen

n/s mirror tapped on

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,858 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,726 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,166 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 70,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,113 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 66,113 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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)

multi v belt wrong fitment

rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,101 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,002 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear tyres wearing thin

Slight perising on rear flexi hose's

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,084 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight judder n/s/f brake

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,687 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,946 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,945 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 32,945 miles

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

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

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

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 VMT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

HY51 VMT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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