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RE51 FXW

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,746 mi
Last recorded191,746 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 FXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2021 191,746 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 189,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 186,047 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 186,047 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 181,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 181,351 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 175,787 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 175,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 171,090 miles

gearbox stay is loose

Fail 13 Sep 2016 171,081 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

gearbox stay is loose

Pass 11 Sep 2015 163,524 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 163,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 151,487 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 151,487 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,876 miles

Addition strengthing bar on rear axle deteriorated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 144,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Additional strengthening bar on rear axle corroding.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is wearing out of shape on the inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 139,143 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 139,143 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 132,976 miles

anti vibration bar just infront of rear axle is corroded to excess

Pass 12 Oct 2010 120,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,512 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,775 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 78,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 52,341 miles

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

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

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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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RE51 FXW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 RE51 FXW, 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 RE51 FXW registered?

RE51 FXW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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