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FN51 KVW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,350 mi
Last recorded112,350 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 112,350 miles

Offside mirror glass damaged

Oil leak ()

Slight score marking to windscreen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 112,350 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside mirror glass damaged

Oil leak ()

Slight score marking to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2016 103,665 miles

Light scratch/score marks to windscreen

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front fog light not working

windscreen washers weak/poor

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,515 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has slight damaged (scratched/scored)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 94,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant level low

Nearside front fog light not working

Oil leak

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

Slight interaction to rear light units

Windscreen has slight damaged (scratched/scored)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2014 81,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades deteriorated

unable to fully check steering/suspension

Fail 6 Feb 2013 68,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,529 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,300 miles

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

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,741 miles

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

rear suspension crossbar corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,350 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 37,350 miles

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

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 KVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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