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HN51 XGM

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 XGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 130,464 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 130,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 117,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 109,892 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,133 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 104,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,530 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear on plate fading

Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,530 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear on plate fading

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 XGM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

HN51 XGM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is HN51 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 XGM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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