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HY51 VWS

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,700 mi
Last recorded74,700 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,700 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside front tyre inner wall slightly perished.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside front tyre inner wall slightly perished.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,215 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,263 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery loose

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,608 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 59,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,992 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,877 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 37,847 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,662 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 VWS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

HY51 VWS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is HY51 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 VWS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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