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HY51 VNU

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,567 mi
Last recorded77,567 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,567 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 77,567 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,333 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 72,332 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,762 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,385 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,557 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,501 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

Nearside Front Damage to bumper

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack by pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,687 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 55,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,926 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,358 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coolant expansion bottle cap missing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,373 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,721 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 VNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

HY51 VNU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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