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HY51 VPG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,544 mi
Last recorded68,544 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VPG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,544 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low/wearing on edges/starting to perish

near side c/v boot split

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

rear under vehicle body bar rusted/holed

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,990 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 62,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 55,998 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 55,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,650 miles

nearside rear tyre over 10 years old

Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,961 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,230 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,230 miles

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

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

drive shaft gaiter fouling A B S trigger on hub

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,890 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 46,890 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 43,425 miles

185/55R15 82H

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,425 miles

185/55R15 82H

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,436 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 30,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,089 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 VPG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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