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LV51 HTO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,387 mi
Last recorded14,387 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 HTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,387 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 14,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 4,739 miles

advise strong offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe covered by exhaust heatshield not allowing full inspcetion

Fail 28 Feb 2012 4,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise strong offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe covered by exhaust heatshield not allowing full inspcetion

under side of car covered in power steering fluid

Pass 9 Mar 2011 23 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate detiorated

had new speedo/clocks fitted

offside front brake disc badly worn and pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 97,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHTLY PITTED

Nearside rear inner tail lamp not working

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 89,283 miles

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

advise strong nearside front tyre just legal

front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2010 89,283 miles

advise strong nearside front tyre just legal

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,246 miles

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement

corrosion to front coil springs

front brake discs worn

grease all round offside front abs sensor/ring

Fail 16 Feb 2009 79,246 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement

corrosion to front coil springs

grease all round offside front abs sensor/ring

Pass 18 Feb 2008 69,725 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 69,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

grease round nearside front hub and abs sensor/ring requires cleaning

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,373 miles

perrishing to o/s and n/s rear tyre outer walls

Fail 16 Feb 2007 60,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

perrishing to o/s and n/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,382 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,382 miles

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

Offside 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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LV51 HTO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LV51 HTO, 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 LV51 HTO registered?

LV51 HTO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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