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RE51 FYF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 FYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,984 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 90,797 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,939 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,939 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

OSR brake grabbing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 86,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

OSR brake grabbing

Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,806 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,684 miles

rear exhaust box rubber mountin split bot surpots box ok

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,485 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 71,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,094 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 66,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,779 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 60,741 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,594 miles

rear wiper blade split u/s

Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,594 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper blade split u/s

Fail 16 Jul 2007 55,581 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,581 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,522 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 48,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 38,966 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 38,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 FYF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

RE51 FYF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RE51 FYF shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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