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LV51 WMW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,305 mi
Last recorded126,305 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 WMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,305 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 126,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,356 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 109,567 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 109,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2015 101,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 101,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hi level brake light one bulb not working

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

boot lid not holding up

both front seat backs slightly insecure

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear panel damaged and repaired

wipers worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,083 miles

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

boot lid not holding up

both front seat backs slightly insecure

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear panel damaged and repaired

wipers worn

Pass 8 Jun 2013 87,224 miles

1 high level stop bulb inoperative

o/s seat back slightly loose

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear panel damaged and repaired

Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,013 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 80,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,409 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

rear slam panel has been repaired

slight smear from the offside front wiper blade

Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,516 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 42,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 35,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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 WMW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

LV51 WMW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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