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SW51 FYN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,451 mi
Last recorded74,451 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 FYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 74,451 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,417 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2015 65,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake discs heavily worn / corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,208 miles

Nearside outer door sill damaged

front brake discs inner faces slightly worn / corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2014 53,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer door sill damaged

front brake discs inner faces slightly worn / corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,948 miles

185 60 15 84 h

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

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

battery insecure

front number plate has slight damage

nsf lower outer sill is damaged

nsf wing mirror glass is missing

Fail 26 Sep 2012 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

185 60 15 84 h

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

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

battery insecure

front number plate has slight damage

nsf lower outer sill is damaged

nsf wing mirror glass is missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,895 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 37,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 36,000 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,999 miles

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

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,128 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 26,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,838 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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SW51 FYN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SW51 FYN, 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 SW51 FYN registered?

SW51 FYN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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