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LC51 FWW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,367 mi
Last recorded63,367 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,367 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 63,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding noise when braking (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,494 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 61,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,572 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s headlight slightly insecure

rear vibration bar corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 54,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s headlight slightly insecure

rear vibration bar corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n s r tyre has small cracks but are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 8 Aug 2012 48,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n s r tyre has small cracks but are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2011 45,565 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,952 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r outter door handle dose not open door

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,709 miles

nsf floor cut, cat slow, child seat x2, wtx3, oil damp at ps pipe, f pads r strut brace corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,959 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 24,742 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 24,424 miles

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

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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LC51 FWW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC51 FWW, 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 LC51 FWW registered?

LC51 FWW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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