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FY51 WHC

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,832 mi
Last recorded76,832 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,832 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,471 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,460 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,200 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,200 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,850 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 48,637 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,750 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 WHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WHC, 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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What year was FY51 WHC registered?

FY51 WHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is FY51 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 WHC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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