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YN51 FCG

2001 Renault Megan

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,377 mi
Last recorded70,377 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megan69,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 70,377 miles

offside front outter cv boot starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s rear wheel bearing sounds dry

wet day

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,097 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,192 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,729 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 26,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,705 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 16,822 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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YN51 FCG is a 2001 Renault Megan in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 69,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN51 FCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN51 FCG is a 2001 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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