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HX51 XCJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 109,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification ball joint securing bolts not tight (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,516 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 106,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 102,508 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 99,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the legal limit, worn badly inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 99,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective key missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the legal limit, worn badly inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,255 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,335 miles

parking brake performance close to limit.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,335 miles

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

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

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

parking brake performance close to limit.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,159 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,236 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,391 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 83,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 78,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,116 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,675 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 60,675 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,676 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 54,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 50,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,220 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 XCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

HX51 XCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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