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MK51 FON

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,195 mi
Last recorded44,195 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 FON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,195 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 May 2016 44,177 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 43,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2015 43,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,240 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light not working

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,847 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level stop light inop

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level stop light inop

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,001 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox mounting has movement

non genuine fuel cap fitted

o/s/f wiper slight smear

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,059 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothsides wiper slight smear

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,956 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cat insides lose (addvise new cat)

o/s/f tyre has bad runflat damage

slight missfire on engine

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,106 miles

o/s/f tyre some grooves to side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2008 28,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,977 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 FON is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK51 FON, 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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MK51 FON is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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