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ST51 FYM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,303 mi
Last recorded100,303 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 FYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 87,111 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 87,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2011 73,701 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,144 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 65,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,816 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 54,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,598 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 44,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,230 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 FYM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

ST51 FYM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2001.

Is ST51 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 FYM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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