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HK51 XCS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,340 mi
Last recorded74,340 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 XCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 74,340 miles

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,206 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,820 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,711 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,424 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,299 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 54,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,679 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,165 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,552 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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HK51 XCS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HK51 XCS, 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 HK51 XCS registered?

HK51 XCS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is HK51 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 XCS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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