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FX51 PLL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 PLL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,595 miles

both rear tyre's worn on outside edge

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,593 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre's worn on outside edge

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,055 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2013 79,055 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,262 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,479 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorating, no excessive movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,479 miles

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

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

Both rear axle bushes deteriorating, no excessive movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,820 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center brake light inop

Fail 8 Sep 2010 67,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center brake light inop

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,646 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,646 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,536 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 54,536 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,745 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 PLL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 PLL, 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 PLL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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