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HX51 WZJ

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 2050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 WZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 72,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,238 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,707 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 63,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,942 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,586 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)

n/s/r tyre perising on tread

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,488 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,094 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 WZJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 2,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

HX51 WZJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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