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RN51 FWZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,159 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,738 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,582 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,423 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,609 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,170 miles

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

rear tyres worn low and surface cracks

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,528 miles

front brake discs worn

surface cracks on rear tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,990 miles

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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RN51 FWZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RN51 FWZ, 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

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What year was RN51 FWZ registered?

RN51 FWZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is RN51 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 FWZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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