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LY51 HNK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,247 mi
Last recorded87,247 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 HNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,941 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,768 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2015 78,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,541 miles

Nearside front tyre is low on edges

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and has a screw in inside of tread

Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre is low on edges

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and has a screw in inside of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,095 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,621 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,089 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,089 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,584 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 41,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,340 miles

Rear tyres are perished front tyres are low on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,423 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,245 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 HNK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY51 HNK, 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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LY51 HNK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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