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HX51 VVD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,853 mi
Last recorded142,853 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,853 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 142,851 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering arm (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,287 miles

Nearside Front steering arm bit of play

Fail 21 Jan 2021 133,285 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm bit of play

Pass 21 Jan 2020 124,859 miles

Gearbox mounting worn.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jan 2019 115,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 98,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,207 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 78,205 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,615 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 60,615 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,168 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs are wearing - lipped and corroded

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,426 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,426 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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,075 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated by hand

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,396 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,771 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 VVD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

HX51 VVD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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