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FJ51 AEZ

2001 Renault Megan

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,745 mi
Last recorded97,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megan69,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 AEZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 92,435 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 92,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,430 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,145 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

rear diff leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 75,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

rear diff leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,567 miles

Engine/ Gearbox oil leaks. Os cv boot leaking grease slightly

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ns washer jet blocked but drivers side is providing sufficient water.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,902 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,493 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 49,493 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,179 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,177 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,213 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 25,006 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 24,974 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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FJ51 AEZ is a 2001 Renault Megan in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 69,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 AEZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ51 AEZ is a 2001 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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