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HF51 XHB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,734 mi
Last recorded110,734 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,734 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f inner surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 109,306 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged, not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 109,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged, not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 107,357 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 107,357 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody harmonic bar excessively corroded(sections missing)

engine stabiliser mount bush worn

Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear cross brace corroded through

air intake pipe split

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 103,014 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 101,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

hi level stop light not working

Pass 25 May 2018 97,359 miles

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

hi level stop light not working??

osr tyre perishing

rear body stabilliser corroded

Fail 19 May 2018 97,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

hi level stop light not working??

osr tyre perishing

rear body stabilliser corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 94,880 miles

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

Rear both tyres perishing

hi level stop light not working

Fail 10 May 2017 94,880 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres perishing

hi level stop light not working

Pass 20 May 2016 92,502 miles

both rear tyres perishing

hi level stop light not working

Fail 19 May 2016 92,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perishing

hi level stop light not working

Pass 11 May 2015 89,872 miles

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

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

osf tyre and both rears perished

small cut nsr tyre tread cannot see cords

Pass 22 May 2014 87,422 miles

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

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

knock from nsr shock absorber

power steering pipe damp at pump

Fail 22 May 2014 87,422 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

knock from nsr shock absorber

power steering pipe damp at pump

Pass 28 May 2013 85,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2013

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2012 80,881 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2011 76,647 miles

O/S/R door dosn't open from outside

Pass 13 May 2010 69,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 63,666 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 63,661 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 57,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2006 38,747 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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HF51 XHB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HF51 XHB, 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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HF51 XHB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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