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FE51 FNF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FNF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,717 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 125,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,716 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 118,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 111,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,888 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,079 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,079 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,430 miles

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside

Fail 5 Dec 2011 94,430 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside

Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,136 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear door unable to open to check prescribed areas

Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2009 88,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 84,590 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 84,590 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 77,752 miles

Cross-beam under fuel tank corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 73,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 62,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FE51 FNF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE51 FNF, 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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FE51 FNF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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