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PX51 FRR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,987 mi
Last recorded53,987 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 FRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 53,987 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 53,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 51,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise o/s door mirror cover missing

advise tailgate cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 7 May 2015 51,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise o/s door mirror cover missing

advise tailgate cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise boot lock missing

advise no spare wheel

advise o/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 17 Apr 2014 48,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise boot lock missing

advise n/s door mirror glass damaged

advise no spare wheel

advise o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 8 May 2013 43,984 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 May 2013 43,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,132 miles

rear engine mounting worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,931 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,931 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,511 miles

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished on side walls

Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished on side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,012 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 33,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 31,040 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 28,580 miles

front pads low

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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PX51 FRR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PX51 FRR, 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 PX51 FRR registered?

PX51 FRR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is PX51 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX51 FRR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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