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LV51 JVC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,229 mi
Last recorded131,229 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 131,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 129,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 129,556 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,014 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,189 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 122,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 117,281 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 114,341 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,713 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 62,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,507 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 61,088 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 61,088 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 58,394 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 58,394 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,713 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 51,903 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 51,903 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 47,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,535 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 42,535 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 37,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,191 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 JVC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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