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X165 HBK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,672 mi
Last recorded129,672 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 HBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 129,672 miles

1. Nearside front tyre at legal limits, worn on edges. 2. Front brake discs becoming corroded and worn.

3. Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 4 May 2017 129,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1. Nearside front tyre at legal limits, worn on edges. 2. Front brake discs becoming corroded and worn.

3. Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 6 May 2016 124,162 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 5 May 2016 124,161 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 113,296 miles

Both mirror glasses broken.

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

Wear in steering rack.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both mirror glasses broken.

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

Wear in steering rack.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,924 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 99,924 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,322 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,729 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 69,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,720 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,709 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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X165 HBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X165 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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X165 HBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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