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FP51 ZSL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,699 mi
Last recorded130,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 ZSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 130,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 May 2019 130,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake effort low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Apr 2018 137,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 137,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 115,954 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,944 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING

Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,231 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH FRONT OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT NEEDS REPLACEING (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEEDS REPLACEING (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,002 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 103,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 99,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,642 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,931 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,076 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,876 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,815 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 ZSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSL, 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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FP51 ZSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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