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FY51 NZS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,590 mi
Last recorded131,590 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,590 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brakes pipes light corrision

Fail 15 Feb 2014 131,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brakes pipes light corrision

Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,507 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 121,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Unable to check front wiper blades due to washers not working

Fail 20 Aug 2011 111,191 miles

CV grease on offside CV boot - no visible tears or splits at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

coolant level low

nearside inner tail light inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2011 111,191 miles

CV grease on offside CV boot - no visible tears or splits at time of test

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

coolant level low

nearside inner tail light inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,778 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

live wire from battery hanging close to driveshaft

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

one nearside tail light inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,061 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,508 miles

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

both front tyres splitting on inner siewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,612 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 NZS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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