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LV51 WTC

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,285 mi
Last recorded65,285 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 WTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,285 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,601 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear damage to rear panel behind bumper

Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,601 miles

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

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 aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear damage to rear panel behind bumper

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,065 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 49,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,807 miles

Hazard light switch slightly sticking

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

OFFside rear tyre cracked and perished on inner side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,583 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 32,583 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fromt brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,953 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,519 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 WTC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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