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LV51 JVT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,961 mi
Last recorded141,961 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 141,961 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,199 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 136,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 112,740 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 112,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 93,414 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 88,069 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)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 88,066 miles

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

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)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 85,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,933 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perrished

rear cross member rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,933 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perrished

rear cross member rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2013 79,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,378 miles

rear floor brace rusted through

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,543 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,906 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 JVT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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