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HY51 VSM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,049 mi
Last recorded87,049 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 87,049 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high visual brake light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high visual brake light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high visual brake light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,181 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2008 68,352 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,352 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,506 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 61,504 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack damp

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,277 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre splitting in sidewall

rear axle brace corroded

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 VSM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 VSM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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