MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Neart side rear tyre starting to crack.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Neart side rear tyre starting to crack.
Oil light stays on
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
engine management and oil lights are on
rear brakes deteriorated and tight
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brakes tight
the airbag, engine and oil lights are all on
the starter motor wiring is incorrectely fitted and is shorting out on the exhaust heat shield
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brakes tight
the airbag, engine and oil lights are all on
the starter motor wiring is incorrectely fitted and is shorting out on the exhaust heat shield
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
some corrosion in rear cross arm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
some corrosion in rear cross arm
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread
oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust manifold slightly blowing †front brake discs rusty
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD51 HFX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?
FD51 HFX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2001.
Is FD51 HFX safe to buy?
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