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HN51 XBK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,265 mi
Last recorded119,265 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 XBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear cross member corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,390 miles

Clutch pedal out of alignment

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer CV gaiter leaking grease

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear cross brace excessively corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2017 112,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Clutch pedal out of alignment

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer CV gaiter leaking grease

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear cross brace excessively corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,033 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 104,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,148 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 96,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,221 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,971 miles

fuel filler flap insecure

passengers seat back has a lot of movement but secure

Fail 30 Nov 2013 76,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads look low but hard to see

fuel filler flap insecure

n/s + o/s rear brakes have a slight bind

passengers seat back has a lot of movement but secure

some of the wheel trims are fitted so they are catching the tyre valve

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside steering rackend has slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2011 63,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside steering rackend has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 59,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front seat back rest loose but secure in upright position

Fail 21 Nov 2009 55,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front seat back rest loose but secure in upright position

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 48,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,369 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 XBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XBK, 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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HN51 XBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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