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LV51 PZX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,393 mi
Last recorded62,393 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 PZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle cross brace corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

rear bracing/ cross member corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,693 miles

front suspension corroded

o/s front fog not working

rear brace / cross bar corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 59,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

o/s front fog not working

rear brace / cross bar corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,123 miles

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

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

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

Rear Cross brace corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,725 miles

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

rear cross brace corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 49,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear cross brace corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,952 miles

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

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

rear suspension cross member corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,095 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 cross member corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,082 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,979 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,603 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 21,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,765 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 19,765 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 14,929 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 PZX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

LV51 PZX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LV51 PZX safe to buy?

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