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HX51 CFY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,388 mi
Last recorded106,388 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 CFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

coolant leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

coolant leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxillary belt loose

Fail 6 Oct 2014 100,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxillary belt loose

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

diesel smell under bonnet area

water level low

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,965 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

diesel smell under bonnet area

water level low

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,892 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 85,886 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,008 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 79,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle brace corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 70,172 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle brace corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 61,806 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,344 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,769 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 28,148 miles

Rear brake pads look low.

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 CFY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CFY, 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 HX51 CFY registered?

HX51 CFY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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