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FP51 LXV

2001 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,335 mi
Last recorded132,335 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,846 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 127,842 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,205 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 110,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,536 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 92,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,025 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Oct 2013 83,025 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,273 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,555 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 67,555 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,365 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 59,545 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 32,914 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 LXV is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

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

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