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FY51 AWR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 AWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,791 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 82,791 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,534 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2021 82,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 82,445 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,396 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2019 82,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,784 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,897 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 80,897 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,750 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,317 miles

Chassis And Underbody Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Rear Reg Plate Deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,801 miles

corrosion under body

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,166 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear

play/wear in rear lower engine mount

Fail 11 Oct 2012 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear

play/wear in rear lower engine mount

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,921 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s front ABS ring cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s front ABS ring cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front abs ring cracked?

Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front abs ring cracked?

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,276 miles

o/s front abs ring cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,276 miles

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

o/s front abs ring cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,316 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,433 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,382 miles

front disc pads appear low, suggest strip and check.

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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FY51 AWR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FY51 AWR, 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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FY51 AWR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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