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CE51 LVK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 LVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 147,440 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamps no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view door window (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,206 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 135,206 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 128,441 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 128,439 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,313 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 124,313 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,049 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing in main tread area! Consider replacing?

Gear stick has foreward and aft movement! mounting worn?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2013 110,049 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perrishing in main tread area! Consider replacing?

Gear stick has foreward and aft movement! mounting worn?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advised replace ns outer cv boot clip!

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,706 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,075 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 99,075 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,438 miles

Front wipers worn

Fail 29 Oct 2010 93,438 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,500 miles

N/s Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From The Outside

Rear Strut Brace Corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 87,500 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From The Outside

Rear Strut Brace Corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise a brake check

Fail 31 Oct 2008 81,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise a brake check

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,263 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 69,834 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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CE51 LVK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE51 LVK, 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 CE51 LVK registered?

CE51 LVK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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