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PE51 FYX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,919 mi
Last recorded98,919 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 FYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,919 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,758 miles

Front brake binding slightly at n/s.

Play in front anti roll bar bush to wishbone at n/s.

Rear seatbelt at n/s not clipped in child seat fitted.

Rear wheel bearings noisy at o/s & n/s.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,406 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,258 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,764 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 48,764 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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
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PE51 FYX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE51 FYX, 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 PE51 FYX registered?

PE51 FYX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is PE51 FYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 FYX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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