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HX51 BHU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,592 mi
Last recorded140,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 BHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 140,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 140,591 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 124,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front seats release handles missing

slight corrosion n/s/f wheel arch

Fail 18 Jun 2015 124,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front seats release handles missing

slight corrosion n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 112,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mount deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Wipers are smearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre perished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 100,791 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

NSR tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,352 miles

offside rear wing and door damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2012 89,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear wing and door damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,996 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 74,996 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,130 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,034 miles

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

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

rear suspension brace rusted through

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,034 miles

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

rear suspension brace rusted through

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 46,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,991 miles

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

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 BHU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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