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FD51 HFW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 115,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension cross bar corroed

Fail 31 Jul 2017 115,699 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension cross bar corroed

Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2015 92,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 833,647 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 83,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,213 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,421 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,939 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,939 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,248 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 52,248 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,045 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,703 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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FD51 HFW 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 FD51 HFW, 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 FD51 HFW registered?

FD51 HFW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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