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FY51 AXD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,788 mi
Last recorded97,788 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 AXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 97,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,022 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 89,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,706 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 80,704 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,958 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,161 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,553 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 49,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,071 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 43,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,033 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 38,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,531 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,232 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 24,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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FY51 AXD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AXD, 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 AXD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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