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FP51 BYN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,439 mi
Last recorded94,439 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ABS rings corroded

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

hazzard switch

nsr tyre slightly perished

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,922 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,758 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,115 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 85,115 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear gear box mount rubber bush deteriorated and split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,524 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 76,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,175 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 72,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,372 miles

REAR UNDERNEATH STRENGTHENING BAR CORRODED

Fail 25 Jul 2008 58,372 miles

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

REAR UNDERNEATH STRENGTHENING BAR CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,602 miles

all tyres on or near legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,818 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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FP51 BYN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP51 BYN, 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 FP51 BYN registered?

FP51 BYN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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