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HCZ 8261

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,132 mi
Last recorded76,132 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 8261
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 76,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 70,396 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,393 miles

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

o/s reardoor wont open from out side

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,094 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,901 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,927 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 48,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,656 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 43,666 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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HCZ 8261 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCZ 8261, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCZ 8261 registered?

HCZ 8261 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is HCZ 8261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 8261 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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