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FP51 LWV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 122,373 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 122,373 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around power steering pump/pipe area !

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,477 miles

1 x off side rear side light inopperative

off side rear wheel bearing slight ruffness

off side rear wheel rim slightly ditorted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 x off side rear side light inopperative

off side rear wheel bearing slight ruffness

off side rear wheel rim slightly ditorted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,776 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,028 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 75,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ecu light on

Pass 17 May 2007 63,067 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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FP51 LWV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP51 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

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

Is FP51 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 LWV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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