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FP51 VCJ

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,633 mi
Last recorded142,633 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 142,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine leaking coolant from around thermostat housing

lateral bar underneath is corroded but not considered structual or supportive to any member or component

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2014 142,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine leaking coolant from around thermostat housing

lateral bar underneath is corroded but not considered structual or supportive to any member or component

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,337 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 128,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,807 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 114,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 112,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s headlamp lower mounting broken (lamp secure with bonnet closed)

Fail 5 May 2011 111,912 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade split at end but not affecting clearing of screen.

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 101,915 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eml light on

o/s/f disc slightly corroded

slight leak centre exhaust

Pass 7 May 2010 101,915 miles

eml light on

o/s/f disc slightly corroded

slight leak centre exhaust

Fail 17 Apr 2010 101,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,164 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 85,893 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 85,893 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both outer c.v gaters leaking grease

front brake disc corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn low

o/s/f tyre badly worn on both edges

screw in n/s/r tyre and bold on inside edge

screw in o/sr tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 79,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,953 miles

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

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 VCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

FP51 VCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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