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RN51 FXC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,002 mi
Last recorded106,002 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,002 miles

Nearside Rackend has slight play

wipers smear on screen

Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,002 miles

Nearside Rackend has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers smear on screen

Pass 10 May 2016 104,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,271 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front brake slightly binding

rear support bracket insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,648 miles

rear support rod corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car missfiring

rear support rod corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 96,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 96,825 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 92,078 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 92,069 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,991 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 67,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,666 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 51,666 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 51,626 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,395 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 20,199 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 20,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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RN51 FXC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RN51 FXC, 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 RN51 FXC registered?

RN51 FXC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is RN51 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 FXC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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