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X791 HKY

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,568 mi
Last recorded116,568 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 HKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,568 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,568 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,441 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 107,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 106,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

2x nails n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes covered in underseal

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,804 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 86,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 71,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,383 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 59,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,649 miles

front pads & discs close to limit

Fail 26 Jan 2006 48,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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X791 HKY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X791 HKY, 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 X791 HKY registered?

X791 HKY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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