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SA51 HXZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,625 mi
Last recorded180,625 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 HXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 180,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 174,015 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 170,312 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 170,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 169,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 166,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 163,208 miles

Central Oil leak Oil leak from engine ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 163,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak between rear and centre. Could be insecure (7.1.2)

Central Oil leak Oil leak from engine ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 156,960 miles

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

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 3 Aug 2016 156,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides on bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak ()

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 25 Jul 2015 150,320 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 150,320 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,448 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 135,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 126,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 116,050 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,450 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 88,441 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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SA51 HXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SA51 HXZ, 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 SA51 HXZ registered?

SA51 HXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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