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ST51 FXX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

832,452 mi
Last recorded832,452 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 FXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 832,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 83,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,136 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,165 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 73,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,245 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 56,885 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,885 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,833 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,823 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,247 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 50,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 34,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,385 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 FXX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

ST51 FXX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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