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FP51 UZG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,899 mi
Last recorded151,899 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 UZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 151,899 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 151,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,326 miles

Adv horn getting poor note.......

Fail 8 Apr 2019 138,326 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Central rear body stabiliser bar holed and corroded ..... (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Impact damaged......... (0.1 (d))

Adv horn getting poor note.......

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,847 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 68,025 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,740 miles

nearside tyre wearing inside and outside edges offside tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 11 Nov 2009 52,740 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside tyre wearing inside and outside edges offside tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,931 miles

front brake disc,s badly worn

rear indicators going white

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,741 miles

NSF & OSF BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

NSF & OSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

NSF / OSF & OSR TYRES ALL WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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 UZG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

FP51 UZG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is FP51 UZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 UZG 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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