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HG51 XKF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,471 mi
Last recorded66,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr & osr torsion bar bushes slightly deteriorated

rear structural stiffener across floorpan badly corroded through

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,963 miles

all front/rear brake discs worn /corroded advise replacement.

exhaust system corroded.

rear bolt on crossmember corroded to holes.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

all front/rear brake discs worn /corroded advise replacement.

rear bolt on crossmember corroded to holes.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,454 miles

all front/rear brake discs worn /corroded ad vise replacement.

nearside rear tyre tread low.

rear lateral bar corroded advise replacement.

slight damage to offside rear bodywork under rear lamp.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,989 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2011 53,989 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,689 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 47,689 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,084 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,585 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 40,585 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,817 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 32,753 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,753 miles

Offside rear tyre pressure low

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 XKF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG51 XKF, 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 HG51 XKF registered?

HG51 XKF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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