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HN51 XAT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,954 mi
Last recorded109,954 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 XAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,954 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 109,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,508 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Dec 2013 91,508 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,219 miles

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

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

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 10 Dec 2011 74,891 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osr inner side light bulb inop

signs of nsf outer cv boot leak but no cut/split found

slight movement both front seat backs

Fail 10 Dec 2011 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osr inner side light bulb inop

signs of nsf outer cv boot leak but no cut/split found

slight movement both front seat backs

Fail 4 Dec 2010 68,133 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 68,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,282 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2008 53,238 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2008 53,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,574 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Nov 2006 38,574 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,408 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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HN51 XAT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HN51 XAT, 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 HN51 XAT registered?

HN51 XAT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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