CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT51 FXK

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,570 mi
Last recorded97,570 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 FXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 90,210 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,769 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,501 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,685 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,217 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 60,217 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,962 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,920 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 42,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,260 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres side walls cracked and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,433 miles

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

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT51 FXK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT51 FXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT51 FXK?

You can check the full history of MT51 FXK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT51 FXK registered?

MT51 FXK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is MT51 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 FXK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT51 FXK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT51 FXK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.