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FN51 FTE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,872 mi
Last recorded144,872 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 144,872 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 136,118 miles

Central Rear bolt on cross beam corroded to excess

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

Fail 18 May 2020 136,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear bolt on cross beam corroded to excess

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

Pass 14 May 2019 125,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 125,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 116,134 miles

non structural rear cross bar corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,112 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 111,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 88,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,799 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,140 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,140 miles

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

n/s wiper split - still clears screen

Pass 9 May 2011 53,743 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 53,743 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 41,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,777 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 31,774 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,350 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 31,350 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 FTE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FTE, 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 FN51 FTE registered?

FN51 FTE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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