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LV51 JBX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,991 mi
Last recorded79,991 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 JBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,991 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,746 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,443 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,048 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,370 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 65,269 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,476 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 60,277 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 52,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front sill damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,345 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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LV51 JBX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LV51 JBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 JBX registered?

LV51 JBX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LV51 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 JBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV51 JBX have outstanding finance?

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