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LC51 FWX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,174 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 87,174 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,885 miles

advise engine light on

advise front discs badly worn , imbalance on front brake

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,026 miles

engine management light stays on

n/s/r door will not open from outside

Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light stays on

n/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,338 miles

chips in w/screen.

engine management light on.

n/s/f wheel slightly binding.

slight oil leak.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 74,338 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chips in w/screen.

engine management light on.

n/s/f wheel slightly binding.

slight oil leak.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,199 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 67,197 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,423 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 64,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

offrear door not openning from outside

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 FWX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

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

Is LC51 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 FWX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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