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EX51 FKB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 FKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,257 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS rotor ring in poor rusty condition. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS rotor ring in poor rusty condition. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to the limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 100,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS rotor ring in poor rusty condition. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS rotor ring in poor rusty condition. (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 91,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 91,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 83,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2019 79,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2018 79,461 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 79,461 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower axle brace n/s to o/s missing due to excessive corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,019 miles

Nearside steering rack arm joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5mm and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 27 May 2016 76,296 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken dipstick, unable to determine oil level. (7.4.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside steering rack arm joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5mm and scrubbing edges (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,443 miles

Dipstick broken

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 63,935 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,317 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,198 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,431 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,017 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 32,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,025 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish but not showing plies

Fail 20 Jul 2007 29,025 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish but not showing plies

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,078 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 FKB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FKB, 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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EX51 FKB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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