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HY51 VUU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,514 mi
Last recorded93,514 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 93,514 miles

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

NSR NSF OSF Tyres perished.

Fail 10 May 2013 93,514 miles

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

NSR NSF OSF Tyres perished.

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

Pass 3 May 2012 91,482 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,330 miles

Corrosion on N/S/F and O/S/F brake discs .

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 86,428 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge .

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 83,481 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 79,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 75,298 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 66,549 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 66,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 VUU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

HY51 VUU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is HY51 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 VUU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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