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LV51 WJU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,978 mi
Last recorded152,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 WJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 152,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 144,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 144,106 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 134,448 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Front coil springs corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2020 134,448 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Front coil springs corroded

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have lip on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

minor stone chips across screen

spare tyre on 3mm and going out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from power steering pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has nick on side wall

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres going out of shape

engine stabiliser bush worn

minor stone chips across screen

Fail 4 Jun 2018 110,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from power steering pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has nick on side wall

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres going out of shape

engine stabiliser bush worn

minor stone chips across screen

Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,337 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Both tyres starting to show sings of age

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine stabilizer bush deteriorated

nearside front side repeater lens cracked

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

rad corroded down edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,794 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

minor stonechips

n/s headlight mounting bracket damaged but still secure

Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

minor stonechips

n/s headlight mounting bracket damaged but still secure

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,799 miles

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

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

both front wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,404 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 24,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 18,391 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 WJU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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