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FN51 FVD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,676 mi
Last recorded73,676 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 73,676 miles

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

brake pedal spongy

engine oil level is low

Fail 12 May 2017 73,554 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

engine oil level is low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,973 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot leaking oil

Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside inner driveshaft boot leaking oil

steel wheel rim fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,237 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,179 miles

Oil leak

front inner discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front inner discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,745 miles

rear tyres perished. n/s/r tyre just on legal limit.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,898 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 FVD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN51 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

FN51 FVD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is FN51 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 FVD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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