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LC51 WTN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,222 mi
Last recorded113,222 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 WTN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,222 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,340 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 106,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,818 miles

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

Osf mirror damaged but not sharp.Windscreen scratched on edge of swept area.Centre rear engine mounting seriously deteriorated.Rear brakes squeak when applied.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 98,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Osf mirror damaged but not sharp.Windscreen scratched on edge of swept area.Centre rear engine mounting seriously deteriorated.Rear brakes squeak when applied.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,541 miles

offside front mirror cowling missing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 89,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

offside front mirror cowling missing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,094 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 79,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,914 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2008 58,195 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,579 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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LC51 WTN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WTN, 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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LC51 WTN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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