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HG51 XHB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,285 mi
Last recorded123,285 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,052 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,014 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 108,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,774 miles

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

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,174 miles

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

engine cover fitted

front brake pads getting down

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake pads getting down

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,872 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 64,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,923 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,934 miles

offside wiper minor split.

rear brake hose ferralls surface corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2009 37,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre pressures low [inflated]

front inner brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front driveshaft outer cv boot slight insecure

oil level low [topped up]

slight edge wear at front tyres

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,661 miles

all tyre pressures low [inflated]

front inner brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front driveshaft outer cv boot slight insecure

oil level low [topped up]

slight edge wear at front tyres

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,941 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 30,941 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,222 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 21,222 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,367 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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HG51 XHB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG51 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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HG51 XHB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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