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FP51 LWU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,286 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,782 miles

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

air intake pipe deteriorated and insecure

coolant level low

Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,379 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,624 miles

rear engine mount worn

Fail 4 Apr 2012 58,335 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear engine mount worn

coolant level low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,218 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r/ tyre outer edge walls slightly cracked

o/s/f/ headlamp unit slightly insecure

o/s/r/ quarter panel slightly damaged

wiper

Fail 28 Mar 2011 57,218 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

n/s/r/ tyre outer edge walls slightly cracked

o/s/f/ headlamp unit slightly insecure

o/s/r/ quarter panel slightly damaged

wiper

Pass 2 Apr 2010 54,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,615 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 50,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,120 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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 LWU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

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

Is FP51 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 LWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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