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FY51 OCJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,298 mi
Last recorded77,298 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,924 miles

O/S MIRROR SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Fail 18 Feb 2009 63,901 miles

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

O/S MIRROR SLIGHTLY CRACKED

O/S/R OUTER SIDE LIGHT OUT

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,622 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,506 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 OCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY51 OCJ?

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What year was FY51 OCJ registered?

FY51 OCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FY51 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 OCJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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