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FY51 OBJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,926 mi
Last recorded109,926 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,581 miles

Rear cross bar corroded

ignition switch faulty

Fail 19 Apr 2018 107,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear cross bar corroded

ignition switch faulty

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,522 miles

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

front abs rings corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,824 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,823 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,057 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 99,037 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f +o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking on rear tyre treads

Fail 18 Apr 2013 92,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking on rear tyre treads

Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,030 miles

wipers

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,398 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 58,398 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,000 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 OBJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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