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HX51 AUT

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,990 mi
Last recorded98,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 AUT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,990 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front indicators faded

O/S/f outer cv boot clip loose

Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting nut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting nut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front indicators faded

O/S/f outer cv boot clip loose

Pass 21 Jun 2015 91,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,794 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 10 Jun 2014 87,794 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,342 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,014 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 70,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,173 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,173 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,530 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 56,528 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,488 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,486 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

strongly advise offside rear tyre in ner sidewall splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,575 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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HX51 AUT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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