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ST51 FEF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,449 mi
Last recorded47,449 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,449 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

Nearside inner drive shaft has slight gearbox oil leak,

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

Offside front ABS ring split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,072 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Difficult to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating of copper grease

Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,601 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 26,601 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

drivers side wiper blade slightly torn

slight oil leak at power steering pump and pipe

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 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST51 FEF?

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What year was ST51 FEF registered?

ST51 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is ST51 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 FEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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