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FX51 SHF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,276 mi
Last recorded164,276 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 SHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 164,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 153,259 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 143,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 132,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,051 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,347 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 109,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,925 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 86,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear passenger door does not open from the outside.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,750 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 79,750 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,356 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,136 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,421 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 49,421 miles

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

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 SHF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHF, 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 SHF?

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What year was FX51 SHF registered?

FX51 SHF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is FX51 SHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 SHF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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