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FA51 ZJU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,196 mi
Last recorded110,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,291 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 99,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,012 miles

engine stabilizer worn.

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,254 miles

discs corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 29,513 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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FA51 ZJU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA51 ZJU, 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 FA51 ZJU registered?

FA51 ZJU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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