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SX51 FCY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,838 mi
Last recorded80,838 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 FCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,838 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,250 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,180 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,180 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,622 miles

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

rear beam crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,627 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 32,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 15,896 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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SX51 FCY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SX51 FCY, 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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SX51 FCY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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