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FP51 LWF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 105,527 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified side of cat removed and very crudely welded back on (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2023 98,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tank strap corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 98,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear tank strap corroded

Indicator switch faulty 4 way flasher switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,987 miles

Fuel tank catch bar corroded and holed

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 97,046 miles

fuel tank catch bar corroded throughout

Fail 13 Apr 2021 97,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank catch bar corroded throughout

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,888 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tank retainer bar rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tank retainer bar rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,375 miles

both front tyres on limit

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,779 miles

fuel filter insecure

oil leak over n/sinner cv boot

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,733 miles

front discs poor

minor blows on exhaust

n/s inner cv boot has slight leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,416 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,684 miles

SLIGHT LEAK IN NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,081 miles

front brake discs excessively pitted

oil leak engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,455 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 52,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,287 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,870 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,340 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly ( out of shape)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 39,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 38,738 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING OUT OF SHAPE

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S REAR DOOR

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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FP51 LWF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP51 LWF, 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 FP51 LWF registered?

FP51 LWF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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