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FX51 SFD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 SFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 121,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer raised edges.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 121,861 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer raised edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 116,598 miles

Light surface cracking on offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive

Fail 30 Jun 2015 116,598 miles

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

Light surface cracking on offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,492 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,955 miles

N/S/R torsion bar bush egining to perish

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

O/S/R torsion bar bush beging to perish

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2006 41,908 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-CS F PADS CLOSE LIMIT? N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,908 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-CS F PADS CLOSE LIMIT? N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT

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 SFD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFD, 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 SFD registered?

FX51 SFD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is FX51 SFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 SFD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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