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MK51 FOV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,768 mi
Last recorded98,768 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 FOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 97,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

brakes to be checked all round.

corrosion on front exhaust.

emissions passed co 0.01 hc 15ppm lambda 1.00

fall + rise on rer brakes slow.

front brake pads worn very low.

lower power steering pipe insecure / corroded.

seek advice on all asap.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 97,865 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn very low.

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

brakes to be checked all round.

coolant tank cap missing

corrosion on front exhaust.

emissions passed co 0.01 hc 15ppm lambda 1.00

fall + rise on rer brakes slow.

lower power steering pipe insecure / corroded.

seek advice on all asap.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,012 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,970 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,937 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pipe loose at front

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 6 Apr 2009 72,937 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pipe loose at front

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,564 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2008 68,564 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,535 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,710 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 FOV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

MK51 FOV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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