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FX51 PLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 PLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 76,744 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 74,220 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 74,199 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 70,228 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 70,208 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 65,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 61,374 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2011 61,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 May 2010 58,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 58,259 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 54,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 51,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,809 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 46,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 39,387 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 39,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FX51 PLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX51 PLC, 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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FX51 PLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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