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HV51 XMC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,553 mi
Last recorded45,553 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 35,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 34,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,367 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 33,367 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 32,450 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 31,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 18 Apr 2015 31,421 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Apr 2014 30,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,441 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,279 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE BECOMING LOW

REAR CROSSBEAM HOLED AND CORRODED

Fail 16 Apr 2011 27,279 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE BECOMING LOW

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR CROSSBEAM HOLED AND CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,163 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

N/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

REAR CROSSBEAM HOLED AND CORRODED

Fail 30 Apr 2010 26,161 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

N/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

REAR CROSSBEAM HOLED AND CORRODED

Pass 7 May 2009 25,087 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 25,087 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,593 miles

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2006 19,906 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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HV51 XMC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV51 XMC, 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 HV51 XMC registered?

HV51 XMC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is HV51 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 XMC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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