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HY51 VWM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,454 mi
Last recorded115,454 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2014 115,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,647 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 98,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,554 miles

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

both sides rear indicator bulbs faded

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in all front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2012 90,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both sides rear indicator bulbs faded

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in all front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,964 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,667 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,667 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,614 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,807 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,606 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 32,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,723 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 25,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,596 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 VWM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

HY51 VWM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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