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HX51 XPL

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 XPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,123 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 94,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,883 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,257 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,375 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 78,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,891 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 71,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,286 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 XPL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

HX51 XPL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is HX51 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 XPL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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