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LY51 HKE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,325 mi
Last recorded116,325 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 HKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gear box mounting (6.1.D.1a)

n/s wiper arm broken

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 5 Apr 2018 107,927 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gear box mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper arm broken

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,915 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 21,749 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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LY51 HKE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LY51 HKE, 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 LY51 HKE registered?

LY51 HKE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LY51 HKE safe to buy?

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