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FN51 KWJ

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 109,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 109,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 108,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 108,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 107,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 107,747 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 107,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2021 107,023 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 106,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 105,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 104,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gear box rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Side light 1 of 2 not working

Fail 22 May 2018 104,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gear box rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Side light 1 of 2 not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 side lamps not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 side lamps not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,884 miles

Both sides front ABS rings corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 86,198 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,198 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BODY UNDER SIDE RAIL RUSTED BADLEY

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,290 miles

REAR BODY UNDER SIDE RAIL RUSTED BADLEY

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,671 miles

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

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

feed brake pipes to rear

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,605 miles

front wipers in a poor condition

rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 61,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,565 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 51,565 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,000 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,944 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight tear front wiper blades

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 KWJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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