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FE51 FNG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,102 mi
Last recorded106,102 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FNG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2011 106,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 100,580 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

lateral bar crossing under floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 100,580 miles

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

lateral bar crossing under floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 85,053 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 74,965 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,879 miles

Nearside rear inner position light inoperative

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 51,342 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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FE51 FNG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FE51 FNG, 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 FE51 FNG registered?

FE51 FNG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is FE51 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 FNG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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