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HY51 VNH

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VNH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,279 miles

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working upto 50 side light not working

boot release handle damaged

drivers door check strap worn and weak

fuel tank vent unit loose

nearside and offside rear brake ferrules corroded

rear lateral bracing bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

vehicle emissions test limits only just met on CO2 content

Fail 12 Jun 2019 105,268 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working upto 50 side light not working

boot release handle damaged

drivers door check strap worn and weak

fuel tank vent unit loose

nearside and offside rear brake ferrules corroded

rear lateral bracing bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

vehicle emissions test limits only just met on CO2 content

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,216 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel vapour ventilation canister insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,303 miles

All Rear Brake Flexi Hose Ferrals Rusting

Both Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Mount Bushes Perishing

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips in Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing Badly

Offside Rear Outer Sidelight Not Working

Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,837 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear flexible brake hoses ferrules rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,831 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear flexible brake hoses ferrules rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,099 miles

rear service brake rise and fall poor

slight corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,189 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,283 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,283 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,863 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 63,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,532 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,546 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 VNH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

HY51 VNH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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