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CX51 FVR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,968 mi
Last recorded146,968 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 146,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 146,968 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 139,446 miles

poss slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 1 May 2015 139,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

poss slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 2 May 2014 129,658 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2014 129,598 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,630 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,579 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 118,579 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 113,493 miles

exhaust system knocking

nsr shock absorber casing deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2011 113,493 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system knocking

nsr shock absorber casing deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2010 103,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 103,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,371 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 92,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 78,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 49,639 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 48,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 FVR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FVR, 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 CX51 FVR registered?

CX51 FVR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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