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RY51 FJX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,013 mi
Last recorded200,013 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 200,013 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 200,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 192,107 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 192,107 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)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 186,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

car tested while underside wet

Fail 24 Sep 2014 186,916 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

car tested while underside wet

Pass 4 Oct 2013 181,917 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 181,917 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 174,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 166,415 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 166,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 151,869 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Greases around O/S/F outer cv gaiter

Slight play in N/S and O/S steering rack arms

Fail 1 Oct 2010 151,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front tyres look deflated

Grease around O/S/F outer cvgaiter

Play in N/S steering rack arm

Possible further play in O/S steering rack arm

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 5 Oct 2009 133,806 miles

corrosion on inner surface of front discs

slight play offside track rod assembly

Fail 5 Oct 2009 133,806 miles

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

corrosion on inner surface of front discs

offside front outer cv boot leaking-clip getting loose

slight play offside track rod assembly

Pass 14 Oct 2008 118,467 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 118,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 110,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 98,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 79,738 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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RY51 FJX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

RY51 FJX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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