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FY51 LLW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LLW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 160,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 118,030 miles

rear axel brace bar corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 118,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear axel brace bar corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,947 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 111,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

exaust rear mounting broken

Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,972 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 91,972 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,980 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 71,853 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 71,851 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,823 miles

advise near side washer aim

advise screen chipped

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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FY51 LLW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY51 LLW, 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 FY51 LLW registered?

FY51 LLW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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