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X114 HBK

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX114 HBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 116,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed engine lamp on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear brake ballance 30%

Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,138 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 99,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,990 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 98,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 98,621 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,407 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,098 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,755 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 97,755 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,060 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,189 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 77,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,173 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,574 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,209 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 67,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,844 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 63,835 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,222 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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X114 HBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X114 HBK, 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 X114 HBK registered?

X114 HBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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