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LV51 XWZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,601 mi
Last recorded107,601 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front wing slightly damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front headlight damaged

windscren woshers in poor condition

wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front headlight damaged

windscren woshers in poor condition

wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,667 miles

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management warning lamp on.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management warning lamp on.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,551 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,000 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 63,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center lap belt not tested

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,305 miles

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

center lap belt not tested

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,246 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,244 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,020 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 XWZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc 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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

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

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