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HN51 XRZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,306 mi
Last recorded65,306 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,306 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 65,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,120 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 58,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,184 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 56,184 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,253 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 54,253 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,151 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,341 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,690 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,856 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,471 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 47,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,808 miles

offside front tyre perishing (00)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,675 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,227 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,945 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,703 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 23,276 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 XRZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

HN51 XRZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HN51 XRZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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