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FN51 XKJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,481 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,345 miles

nearside rear brake pipe cleaned and painted unable to inspect condition

Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,201 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,848 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2009 34,842 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 34,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 29,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,466 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 XKJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

FN51 XKJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FN51 XKJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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