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RE51 HYO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,629 mi
Last recorded75,629 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,629 miles

Nearside Front spot lamp inop

Fail 18 Aug 2018 75,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front spot lamp inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s front spot lamp glass cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2017 63,400 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,339 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,339 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,955 miles

borderline damage to nearside front road wheel

nearside door mirror glass damaged

slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,612 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,889 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,554 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,681 miles

corrosion in rear body brace

Fail 18 Sep 2007 23,681 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear body brace

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,368 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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RE51 HYO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE51 HYO, 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 RE51 HYO registered?

RE51 HYO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RE51 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 HYO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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