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HS51 XEM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,501 mi
Last recorded133,501 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XEM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 133,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2017 125,989 miles

Coolant leak seeping from edge of radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking on edge of CAT (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 107,169 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,174 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 83,449 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 83,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,787 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,087 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,956 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 46,956 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,342 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,480 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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HS51 XEM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HS51 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

HS51 XEM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is HS51 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XEM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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