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HY51 VSX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,484 mi
Last recorded79,484 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,484 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension stiferner rusted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,484 miles

rear suspension stiferner rusted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,625 miles

Airbag warning light on

Drivers seat will not tilt forward too access rear seat

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 74,608 miles

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

Airbag warning light on

Drivers seat will not tilt forward too access rear seat

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,652 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

REAR LOWER ENGINE MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,652 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

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

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

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

REAR LOWER ENGINE MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,236 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 35,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,488 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,532 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 29,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 23,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,014 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 VSX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

HY51 VSX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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