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HN51 XTJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,575 mi
Last recorded148,575 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 XTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 148,575 miles

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

Oil leak

brake peddle anti slip worn

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

rear floor anti vibration bar corroded part missing

Fail 5 Nov 2014 148,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

brake peddle anti slip worn

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

rear floor anti vibration bar corroded part missing

Pass 2 Nov 2013 140,758 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

auxilery drive belt noisy/worn

brake peddle anti slip device worn and split

lateral bar under center of vehicle designed to reduce vibration and road noise corroded and part missing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 140,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear under floor anti vibration lateral bar across vehicle corroded and broken / missing in center of bar

Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear under vehicle cross brace corroded away

front tyres different profile and width to rear tyres

Fail 12 Oct 2012 129,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear under vehicle cross brace corroded away

Pass 6 Oct 2011 117,718 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 117,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,751 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 104,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 88,223 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 88,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 77,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,325 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,991 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 XTJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

HN51 XTJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is HN51 XTJ safe to buy?

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