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HX51 XAN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 XAN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 145,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine management light on

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 27 Aug 2015 145,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber worn

rear lateral beam excessively corroded

small tear in drivers seat fabric

Fail 2 Sep 2014 141,952 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective

brake peadl rubber worn

rear lateral beam excessively corroded

small tear in drivers seat fabric

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 110,450 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on tread

Fail 18 Jul 2012 110,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,248 miles

MIL light on

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

MIL light on

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,339 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,944 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

nearside wiper arm twisted

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,221 miles

airbag light flashes [intermittant]

front pads look low,brake imbalance high

front screen wipers poor clear

nearside front seat back a bit floppy but locks upright ok

Fail 30 Jan 2007 44,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light comes on intermittantly

front brake pads look low++front brake imbalance is high

front wipers very poor clearance, nearside blade is distorted slightly

nearside front seat back seems a bit floppy but locks in an upright position ok

Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,129 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tires bald on edges, offside rear tire near bald on outer edge

front wipers poor clearance

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 XAN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

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

Is HX51 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 XAN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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