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FN51 FVA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,446 mi
Last recorded48,446 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,446 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 48,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,709 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 43,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,659 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,230 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 30,230 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,269 miles

slight damage to o/s/r sill panel

slight grease leakage at o/s/f outer cv joint gaiter

Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,268 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r sill panel

slight grease leakage at o/s/f outer cv joint gaiter

very slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,388 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 22,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,622 miles

all tyres perishing on walls

Fail 9 Jun 2006 15,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perishing on walls

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 FVA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

FN51 FVA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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