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HY51 VPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 104,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

larger tyres fitted to rear

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

wiper blades slightly insecure and starting to smear

Fail 28 Aug 2015 104,004 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

larger tyres fitted to rear

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

wiper blades slightly insecure and starting to smear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,792 miles

Larger tyres on rear of car

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Larger tyres on rear of car

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,635 miles

larger tyres fitted to rear

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 31 Aug 2013 93,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

larger tyres fitted to rear

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,041 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake has travel

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,014 miles

handbrake has travel

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,692 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,987 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 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

HY51 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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