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FN51 KWB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 117,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 112,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 109,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,898 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 102,898 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 95,355 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 84,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 76,777 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,525 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,170 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,985 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing feels rough

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,976 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 48,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 34,335 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 34,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,269 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,821 miles

wipers slighty smearing screen

Fail 3 Nov 2007 30,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,304 miles

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

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

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 KWB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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