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FV51 CXG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,025 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 98,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,040 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 94,040 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 91,582 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 91,582 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,014 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 84,014 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres close to the limit and cracking

high level brakelight not working

Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres close to the limit and cracking

high level brakelight not working

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,905 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,905 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,506 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,810 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,807 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,720 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,504 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,815 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 41,812 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,689 miles

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

advise oil leak under front of vehicle

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise oil leak under front of vehicle

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 CXG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

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

Is FV51 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 CXG shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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