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HY51 VPA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 125,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres heavily worn on edges

lower engine/ gearbox mounting slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges 2-3000 miles left 185/60r15 84h

Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.046 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges 2-3000 miles left 185/60r15 84h

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 110,592 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 110,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 105,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox stabilizer bar bush worn.

n/s/r seat belt not tested car seat fitted.

radiator in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,798 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,834 miles

rear chassis link bar corroded

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,238 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 81,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,145 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 61,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,126 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing possibly noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,418 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 VPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 VPA, 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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HY51 VPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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