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HN51 XUC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,214 mi
Last recorded159,214 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 159,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 159,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 155,110 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 155,109 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 139,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 121,912 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 121,907 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 102,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,130 miles

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

water leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,206 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,725 miles

advise,o/s/f brake disc inner surface coroded.

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 XUC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

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

Is HN51 XUC safe to buy?

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