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LV51 JPJ

2001 Renault Megan

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,978 mi
Last recorded85,978 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megan69,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 JPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 85,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cross member in front of rear axle corroded to excess

Pass 8 May 2015 85,978 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)

cross member in front of rear axle corroded to excess

Pass 14 May 2014 80,379 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 80,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 74,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 72,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,702 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 69,702 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 61,824 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 61,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,205 miles

N/S/F DRIVE SHAFT HAS LEAK FOM GAITER

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,205 miles

N/S/F DRIVE SHAFT HAS LEAK FOM GAITER

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,428 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 50,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,050 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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LV51 JPJ is a 2001 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 69,436 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV51 JPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV51 JPJ is a 2001 Renault Megan, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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