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FX51 VSF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,210 mi
Last recorded65,210 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,955 miles

access to offside rear seat restricted

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front fog light inop

Fail 26 Jul 2012 62,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

access to offside rear seat restricted

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front fog light inop

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,858 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded. offside front fog inop.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 59,858 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded. offside front fog inop.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,321 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,641 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 45,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,647 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 36,645 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

FX51 VSF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FX51 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 VSF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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