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FN51 FRC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 128,262 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 113,770 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 113,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 109,905 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 109,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,008 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 101,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,814 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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FN51 FRC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN51 FRC, 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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How do I check the history of FN51 FRC?

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What year was FN51 FRC registered?

FN51 FRC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is FN51 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 FRC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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