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X821 HKM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,228 mi
Last recorded114,228 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX821 HKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 114,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected ABS ring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 112,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected ABS ring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,256 miles

advise centre stop lamp not working.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,496 miles

advise offside rear tyre cut in outer wall.

advise power steering pipe on rack oily.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 95,496 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre cut in outer wall.

advise power steering pipe on rack oily.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' teddy bears removed from dash board and mirror. (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,926 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 82,926 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,047 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,047 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,262 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,671 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,303 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 33,303 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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X821 HKM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X821 HKM, 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 X821 HKM registered?

X821 HKM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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