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MW51 LCJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 LCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 97,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seats back rests loose

rear support bar corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 95,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,110 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 90,080 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 86,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,867 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2009 80,851 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,263 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,982 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,723 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 52,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2005 42,848 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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MW51 LCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW51 LCJ, 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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MW51 LCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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