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CX51 FET

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FET
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,988 miles

Oil leak

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

rear wiper blade split

washers not working (frozen)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 117,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade split

washers not working (frozen)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,009 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 72,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,946 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front indicator bulbs are faded

o/s front tyre is badly worn on the edges advise replacement

rear suspension brace bar is very badly corroded advise replacement

rear tyres are badly cracked on the sidewalls advise replacement

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,584 miles

noise from o/s/f suspension possible strut

rear axle beam strengthening bar corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2007 69,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nail o/s/r tyre,pressure low

noise from o/s/f suspension possible strut

rear axle beam strengthening bar corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

aux belt in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2005 65,010 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 65,010 miles

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

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

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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CX51 FET is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 CX51 FET, 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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CX51 FET is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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