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FY51 AWW

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 AWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 118,310 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 105,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,251 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 96,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 92,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,794 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 76,991 miles

nearside front track rod has play in joint

nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall but not down to cords

Pass 30 Jul 2011 70,385 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,355 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2008 48,075 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS VERY SLIGHT NOISE

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 38,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,148 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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FY51 AWW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY51 AWW, 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 AWW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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