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ST51 FDX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,682 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR WIPER TORN

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,680 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR IN CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,817 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,815 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)

Nearside Rear lamp slightly effected

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,153 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,098 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades torn at edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,121 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 62,119 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,456 miles

n/s/f abs ring cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,510 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,862 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FDX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 ST51 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

ST51 FDX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is ST51 FDX safe to buy?

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