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FY51 XJD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XJD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 111,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 111,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 104,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,253 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear lower gearbox mounting badly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear lower gearbox mounting badly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2010 95,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake disces corroded

brake pedal antislip pad split

front brake disces scored & offside corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 90,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,442 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,786 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,893 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 45,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XJD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

FY51 XJD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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