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FN51 KTX

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

178,647 mi
Last recorded178,647 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 178,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 May 2019 178,602 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewalls damaged/torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb replaced 239 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 165,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs rusty

Fail 14 May 2018 165,369 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 10 May 2016 155,208 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 155,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir leaking ( over flowing ) (2.3.3b)

Offside Front abs sensor wiring fouling on road wheel

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 143,676 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 143,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 130,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2014 130,321 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2013 118,251 miles

Drivers seat base slightly insecure but still considered serviceable

Handbrake cables rusty but still serviceable

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 110,237 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 109,994 miles

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

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

rear axle support panel corroded front and rear brake discs becoming worn and pitted front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded by fuel tank both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,560 miles

1/ rear tank susport corroded 2/ Front and rear brake discs becoming worn.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 96,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1/ rear tank susport corroded 2/ Front and rear brake discs becoming worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,082 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,866 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,161 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,175 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 68,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,128 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,128 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,073 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 KTX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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