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LV51 JLO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,437 mi
Last recorded59,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,437 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 54,169 miles

Front Fog lamps are innoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear subframe stabiliser completely corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear subframe stabiliser completely corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 49,288 miles

Corrosion to cross bar strut/noise reduction bar

Off side front fog lamp is insecure

Rear Stop lamp inner cover is missing

Rear seat back rescured in upright position

Rear seat bases left unfitted

Rear tail gate rubber seal is insecure

Small oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 49,286 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Corrosion to cross bar strut/noise reduction bar

Engine oil level low Between Minimum and Maximum

Off side front fog lamp is insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp inner cover is missing

Rear seat back rescured in upright position

Rear seat bases left unfitted

Rear tail gate rubber seal is insecure

Rear wiper blade is in a poor condition

Small oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 48,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,389 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 40,997 miles

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

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,997 miles

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 33,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,489 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 JLO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

LV51 JLO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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