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HX51 APK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 APK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,804 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

play in inner steering rack joints

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,804 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

play in inner steering rack joints

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,723 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,139 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,157 miles

Heaverly corroded lateral support bar rear axle area, advisory.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside lower arn steering balljoint slight play present, not excessive advisory.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 56,147 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Heaverly corroded lateral support bar rear axle area, advisory.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside lower arn steering balljoint slight play present, not excessive advisory.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,062 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 46,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,708 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,352 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 34,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,274 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,962 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,962 miles

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

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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HX51 APK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HX51 APK, 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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HX51 APK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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