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RY51 FBO

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 139,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 139,493 miles

Rear discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 127,564 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 127,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 112,384 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 112,384 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside abs ring damaged

3x tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Nov 2008 94,389 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 73,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,836 miles

bearings in alternator u/s.very noisy

both rear tyres low. original tyres 185/6015V

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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RY51 FBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RY51 FBO, 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 RY51 FBO registered?

RY51 FBO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RY51 FBO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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