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HY51 VNC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,948 mi
Last recorded69,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 69,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 53,930 miles

Noisy engine

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering/ suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,409 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering/ Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,167 miles

Bearing noise from serpentine belt area.

Centre stop light cover missing,white light reflecting on screen when illuminated.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,308 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,291 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,084 miles

rear sound deadening cross bar corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,751 miles

rear cross beam corroded through

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear cross beam corroded through

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,460 miles

rear cross beam corroded through

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,244 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,846 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,070 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 32,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,628 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 VNC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

HY51 VNC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is HY51 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 VNC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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