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MK51 FNT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,232 mi
Last recorded78,232 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 FNT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,232 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,753 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,753 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,297 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,297 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 May 2010 68,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2009 59,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on wall

Pass 21 May 2009 59,985 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on wall

Pass 22 May 2008 52,389 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 523,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 43,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 31,225 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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MK51 FNT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK51 FNT, 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 MK51 FNT registered?

MK51 FNT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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