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ST51 FZE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,085 mi
Last recorded68,085 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 FZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 68,085 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2 x (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osr wheel different from others

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,190 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,454 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,227 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,227 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,098 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 49,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,237 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 43,237 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 37,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 37,824 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 FZE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

ST51 FZE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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