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HN51 XSK

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 XSK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 114,835 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 114,829 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 111,729 miles

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

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

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 111,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 106,337 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring is cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tailgate struts don't support tailgate

Fail 16 May 2024 106,336 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring is cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tailgate struts don't support tailgate

Pass 26 Apr 2023 99,245 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring is cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tailgate struts don't support tailgate

Fail 26 Apr 2023 99,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring is cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tailgate struts don't support tailgate

Pass 11 May 2022 93,032 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring is cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s mirror cover is missing

Pass 19 May 2021 91,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 91,663 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,286 miles

nearside front brake binding

rear cross bar part missing and badly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 86,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

nearside front brake binding

rear cross bar part missing and badly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,133 miles

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

front wheel rims dented

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel binding

rear cross member corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 83,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

front wheel rims dented

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel binding

rear cross member corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,031 miles

3rd brake light missing

front brake discs badly corroded

front wheel rims damaged

offside mirror broken

offside rear brake binding

Fail 15 Dec 2015 82,031 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

3rd brake light missing

front brake discs badly corroded

front wheel rims damaged

offside mirror broken

offside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,893 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2013 78,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,291 miles

front discs corroded and worn

nearside front wheel rim dented

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,484 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,484 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,594 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre treads 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,059 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 XSK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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