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FP51 FJE

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,910 mi
Last recorded97,910 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 FJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,189 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 89,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,707 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump/ pressure switch vicinity (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,703 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump/ pressure switch vicinity (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,891 miles

Offside Front Oil leak gear box seel ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,442 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint to pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint to pipe (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

nsf sidelight dim

Fail 30 Oct 2014 72,326 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,326 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 30 Sep 2013 70,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,468 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,646 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 57,646 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,877 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,877 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,342 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 2 Oct 2008 49,419 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 49,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,979 miles

crossmemeber to rear corrding

Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,891 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 FJE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

FP51 FJE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is FP51 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 FJE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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