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LV51 WLL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,639 mi
Last recorded147,639 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 WLL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 147,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REQ ATTEN A.S.A.P (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 147,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REQ ATTEN A.S.A.P (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 142,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 128,571 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 128,495 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 118,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nsr wheel weights hitting caliper

Fail 28 Nov 2012 118,564 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

boot won't open

nsr wheel weights hitting caliper

Pass 7 Dec 2011 108,379 miles

Rear boot release button missing but can still be opened

Fail 1 Dec 2011 108,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear boot release button missing but can still be opened

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,587 miles

centre lap belt not fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2010 98,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

centre lap belt not fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 87,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,299 miles

Idsle speed high

Fail 7 Dec 2007 71,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,865 miles

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

all brake discs slightly worn

nearside font fog lamp damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2007 68,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,665 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 WLL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

LV51 WLL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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