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WV51 HYG

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,415 mi
Last recorded67,415 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 HYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,415 miles

Oil leaking from gearbox.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,243 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,180 miles

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

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

nearside and offside abs rings on driveshafts corroded

rear bracing bar corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,514 miles

small splits in front wiper blades

Fail 30 May 2013 57,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front fog lamp not working

small splits in front wiper blades

Pass 31 May 2012 55,209 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside front abs ring corroding

nearside front brake binding

offside door mirror insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,096 miles

front brake discs pitted

offside front brake hose chafed

rear bracing bar corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 53,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs pitted

offside front brake hose chafed

rear bracing bar corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,282 miles

rear bracing bar corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 51,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear bracing bar corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,576 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle bracing bar corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 47,358 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 47,356 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 43,214 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2007 43,214 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2006 40,188 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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WV51 HYG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV51 HYG, 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 WV51 HYG registered?

WV51 HYG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WV51 HYG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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