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X56 HDB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,565 mi
Last recorded140,565 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 HDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,565 miles

Both front tyres are on the legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2017 133,203 miles

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

inner edge of front tyres wearing low

nail in o/s/r tyre and wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 126,082 miles

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

corrosion offside sill

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,712 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,831 miles

n/s/f ABS ring broke

Fail 12 Mar 2014 116,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f ABS ring broke

Pass 14 Mar 2013 111,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,559 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 106,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,954 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 97,621 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,574 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 87,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 52,988 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both head lamp aims are on maximum high level

unable to fully inspect boot area due to covers fitted

unable to inspect under engine due to engine under tray

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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X56 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X56 HDB, 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 X56 HDB registered?

X56 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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