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FX51 RTE

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,111 mi
Last recorded135,111 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 RTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2012 135,111 miles

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

Windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 135,111 miles

Windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 113,731 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 103,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 95,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,269 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 89,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 67,824 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 RTE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX51 RTE?

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What year was FX51 RTE registered?

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

Is FX51 RTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 RTE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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