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FN51 XJW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,296 mi
Last recorded72,296 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XJW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing at the top mounting (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,128 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,737 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,539 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing and the n/s tread worn low

Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s track rod end worn,just passing

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,773 miles

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

n/s track rod end worn,just passing

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,768 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,793 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 6,697 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 XJW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XJW, 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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What year was FN51 XJW registered?

FN51 XJW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is FN51 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 XJW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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