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HN51 XRV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 110,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and scored inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front both fog lamps inoperative

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount (dog bone)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 110,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken brackets (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and scored inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front both fog lamps inoperative

Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount (dog bone)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 107,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,014 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 95,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,866 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 86,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 79,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,060 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 70,047 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,910 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 58,910 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s inner cv boot has slight leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,379 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 30,377 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,123 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 28,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,633 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,803 miles

o/s/f tyre low n/s/f on limit

Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,613 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 21,613 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front wiper blades tips split but clearing screen adequately.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 19,215 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 XRV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 HN51 XRV, 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 XRV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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