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HS51 BXZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,711 mi
Last recorded95,711 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 BXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,711 miles

rear support bracket corroded,rear brakes slight uneven

Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear support bracket corroded,rear brakes slight uneven

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,931 miles

rear brakes slight uneven

rear support bracket corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 94,930 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes slight uneven

rear support bracket corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear beam axle support bracket corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 93,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear beam axle support bracket corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,501 miles

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,469 miles

rear beam axle support member corroding.

slight rear foot & hand brake imbalance

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,405 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,052 miles

brake ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,132 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 71,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,134 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 58,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 50,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,244 miles

all tyres deteriorating

all wipers worn

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to limits

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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HS51 BXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HS51 BXZ, 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 HS51 BXZ registered?

HS51 BXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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