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FX51 RTB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,548 mi
Last recorded140,548 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 RTB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 140,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 137,915 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

small cracks on nsr tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2021 137,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

small cracks on nsr tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2020 136,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer small leak of grease from cv boot

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 135,614 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,673 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 132,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 127,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,178 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 109,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,264 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 93,975 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,975 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 91,666 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,329 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 90,329 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

water leak from front of engine (suspect water pump)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,638 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,496 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 85,496 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,848 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,842 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,333 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 RTB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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