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FX51 JTP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,587 mi
Last recorded145,587 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 JTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,587 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Stablazer mounting (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 145,585 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Stablazer mounting (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 135,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 126,432 miles

Front discs in poor condition

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

Rear x member holed & corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 126,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs in poor condition

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

Rear x member holed & corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,034 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear box section across rear axle corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2013 119,034 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear box section across rear axle corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,013 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Sep 2010 90,009 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,432 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 79,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/ washer needs ajusting

Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,070 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 67,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,563 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings becoming noisey

pin hole to offside outter constant velosity boot

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,654 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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FX51 JTP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX51 JTP, 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 FX51 JTP registered?

FX51 JTP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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