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X259 HDL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,805 mi
Last recorded119,805 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 HDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 119,805 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 119,789 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car only just met emission requirments after several tests

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car slightly smokey but emissions ok

drivers mirror damaged but no affecting view or operation

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,053 miles

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

both headlamps slightly insecure

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 11 Sep 2014 101,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside mirror taped on but secure enough

some smearing on wipers

Fail 30 Aug 2013 98,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre at 3mm(1.4mm of useable tread)

offside front tyre at 2-3mm across central 3/4 of tread area(0.4-1.4mm of useable tread)

offside mirror taped on but secure enough

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre at 3mm(1.4mm of useable tread)

offside front tyre at 2-3mm across central 3/4 of tread area(0.4-1.4mm of useable tread)

offside mirror taped on but secure enough

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,368 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine rubber mounting soft causing knocking noise

Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine rubber mounting soft causing knocking noise

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,894 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 91,894 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear wheel bearing sounds "dry"

Fail 15 Jun 2009 81,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear wheel bearing sounds "dry"

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l;ambda only just met

Fail 24 Jun 2008 79,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l;ambda only just met

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,914 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 43,812 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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X259 HDL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X259 HDL, 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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X259 HDL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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