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FD51 HFX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,005 mi
Last recorded101,005 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,942 miles

Neart side rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 96,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 96,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,914 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 92,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,544 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 83,442 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,020 miles

some corrosion in rear cross arm

Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,190 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 64,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 146,071 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 146,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 125,222 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 125,221 miles

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.

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 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.

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