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LV51 JFO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,061 mi
Last recorded55,061 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 JFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,261 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,172 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,922 miles

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

coolant level low

slight pas leak

Fail 13 Sep 2017 51,922 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

coolant level low

slight pas leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,359 miles

pas oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,780 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,281 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres deteriorated

slight oil leak power steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,267 miles

o/s rear radius arm rubbing body work

Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s rear radius arm rubbing body work

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,687 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,642 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 34,642 miles

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,343 miles

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 JFO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JFO, 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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LV51 JFO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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