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FY51 XMM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,450 mi
Last recorded135,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 135,450 miles

both front fog light not working and near side lens is broken

hand brake long

reverse lights not working

slight isolation on rear brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2019 135,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

both front fog light not working and near side lens is broken

hand brake long

reverse lights not working

slight isolation on rear brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

o/s wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Jul 2018 126,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

o/s wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 113,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,752 miles

near side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,698 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 79,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,801 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,221 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 XMM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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