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LV51 WMM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,323 mi
Last recorded131,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 131,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 131,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 128,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,039 miles

front brake pads on limit

n/s/f shock slightly damp

o/s/f cv boot damp

rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 13 Apr 2013 118,887 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads on limit

n/s/f shock slightly damp

o/s/f cv boot damp

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2012 107,866 miles

bonnet damaged

front brake pads very much on the limit

front discs poor condition

n/s/r secondary side light inop

small stone chip in zone B

Fail 14 Mar 2012 107,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

bonnet damaged

front brake pads very much on the limit

front discs poor condition

small stone chip in zone B

Pass 28 Jan 2011 95,678 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 95,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 83,037 miles

o/s/r door does not open

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,444 miles

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

rrear registration plate fading

Fail 25 Oct 2008 69,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rrear registration plate fading

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,095 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,561 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 WMM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

LV51 WMM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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