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EX51 FJE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,901 mi
Last recorded131,901 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 FJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear support strap corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,870 miles

slight noise on rotation of offside + nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,531 miles

rear axle cross beam corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2016 119,531 miles

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

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

rear axle cross beam corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,078 miles

rear axle brace corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,436 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 106,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,279 miles

Rear suspention brace corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,279 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear suspention brace corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,105 miles

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

Odd wheels on front axle

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

Rear suspention brace corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 93,105 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake discs in VERY poor condition

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear suspention brace corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,621 miles

Both front brake disc in very poor condition

Driver wiper splitting

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 86,621 miles

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

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

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

Both front brake disc in very poor condition

Driver wiper splitting

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,651 miles

offside + nearside front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside + nearside front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,171 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,514 miles

inner o/s tail light n/w. †front brake discs begining to pit.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,886 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 49,880 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges quite badly.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,592 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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EX51 FJE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EX51 FJE, 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 EX51 FJE registered?

EX51 FJE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is EX51 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 FJE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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