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ST51 FAK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,651 mi
Last recorded100,651 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 FAK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,651 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

management light on

Fail 6 Dec 2012 100,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

front brake discs worn/corroded

management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,259 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,177 miles

all 4 tyres low tread

fuel tank support tube heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

oil leaks at engine /gearbox

tailgate loose when closed

Fail 20 Oct 2008 71,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all 4 tyres low tread

fuel tank support tube heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

oil leaks at engine /gearbox

tailgate loose when closed

Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,917 miles

advise clip holding abs cabil on iner wing broking

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,519 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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ST51 FAK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST51 FAK, 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 ST51 FAK registered?

ST51 FAK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is ST51 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 FAK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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