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EP51 FTE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP51 FTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,886 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 102,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 996,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 83,711 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 77,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,144 miles

N/S/R Tyre age cracked and very low on outside edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,144 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S/R Tyre age cracked and very low on outside edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,214 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,039 miles

N/s/r brake has a slight bind

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

n/s/f tyre is balding on the outer edge

the o/s/f tyre is balding on the inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,218 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 39,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,291 miles

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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EP51 FTE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EP51 FTE, 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 EP51 FTE registered?

EP51 FTE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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