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FV51 CXE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,165 mi
Last recorded144,165 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 144,165 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 144,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 128,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 128,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,419 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,262 miles

offside outter sill has a dent at the front

Fail 15 Nov 2010 103,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside outter sill has a dent at the front

Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,100 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise both rear tyres 3mm

advise damage to offside front sill

advise offside rear door wont open from outside

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,284 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 67,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,524 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,761 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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FV51 CXE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV51 CXE, 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 FV51 CXE registered?

FV51 CXE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FV51 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 CXE shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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