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FE51 RXC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,060 mi
Last recorded167,060 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 167,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake near end of travel.

Fail 7 Jun 2023 167,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake near end of travel.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 165,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 164,215 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 158,485 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 22 Aug 2019 158,474 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2018 150,416 miles

Chip NS of windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake flexi hose ferrules corroded both sides

Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,096 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak NS driveshaft

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

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

Rear exhaust rattle - loose baffle?

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 141,096 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak NS driveshaft

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust rattle - loose baffle?

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 132,928 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack inner track rod joint has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2015 123,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

air intake trunking adrift

coolant leak

rear body harmonic bar corroded through

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,445 miles

Front discs scored

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

Rear exhaust crusty

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,445 miles

Front discs scored

Rear exhaust crusty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,065 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre becoming low on tread

Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,316 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn/scored

NS front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,316 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn/scored

NS front tyre sidewall worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,307 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,097 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,051 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 40,051 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,113 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,937 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 25,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 RXC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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