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FN51 FVE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,438 mi
Last recorded143,438 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 143,438 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of cracking in the tread.

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)

Offside Rear Tyre is showing signs of cracking in the tread.

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 143,438 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of cracking in the tread.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is showing signs of cracking in the tread.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 138,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 132,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 124,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,853 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 117,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,362 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 109,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,607 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 100,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,306 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 70,470 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,470 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Aug 2007 52,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,963 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 FVE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVE, 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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FN51 FVE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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