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HN51 XUA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,069 mi
Last recorded139,069 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 XUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 139,069 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 139,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,188 miles

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

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 110,809 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f top strutt mount stiff

Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,809 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f top strutt mount stiff

Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,494 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,797 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 72,780 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,996 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper split

offside front wing mirror held on by tape

some grease around nearside front outter cv boot but no no signs of leakage or incorrect fitting

Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,383 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 45,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,680 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 XUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN51 XUA registered?

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

Is HN51 XUA safe to buy?

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