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HN51 XZL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,931 mi
Last recorded65,931 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 XZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,931 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,848 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 57,848 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,889 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,209 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 50,209 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake operation getting stiff

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,785 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable getting tight

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2013 46,785 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable getting tight

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,363 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front crossmember/chassis slightly rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,124 miles

Rear brake discs in VERY poor condition. Effiency ok at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs in VERY poor condition. Effiency ok at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,576 miles

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

all brake discs rusty and ridged

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,576 miles

all brake discs rusty and ridged

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,370 miles

all inner brake disc surfaces rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper lower trim is missing. Noise/rattle form exhaust.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 22,520 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper lower trim is missing. Noise/rattle form exhaust.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,143 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,564 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 XZL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

HN51 XZL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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