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LV51 WNW

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,788 mi
Last recorded79,788 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 WNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 79,788 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray restricting view

Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,661 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 68,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,184 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 59,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,688 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear tailgate not opening

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,591 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,419 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,481 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,449 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering beam support (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,199 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 38,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,487 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,901 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 27,026 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 26,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,584 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,590 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,282 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 WNW is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 WNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 WNW registered?

LV51 WNW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2001.

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