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HX51 OOE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,150 mi
Last recorded109,150 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 OOE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,150 miles

rear anti vibration bar heavily corroded

steel wheels fitted to offside front and offside rear

Fail 19 Mar 2015 109,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear anti vibration bar heavily corroded

steel wheels fitted to offside front and offside rear

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,637 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges but tread not cut as deep

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges but tread not cut as deep

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 79,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,774 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,621 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

rear x brace corroded

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,899 miles

Coolant leak

coolant level low

Fail 16 Nov 2010 76,899 miles

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

Coolant leak

coolant level low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,325 miles

Coolant leak

corrosoin on anti-vibration rear bar

Fail 10 Nov 2009 74,320 miles

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

Coolant leak

corrosoin on anti-vibration rear bar

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,842 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,842 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,413 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 67,413 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,218 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2005 58,663 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 OOE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red 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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

HX51 OOE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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