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CA51 LBK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,796 mi
Last recorded124,796 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 124,796 miles

rear underbody bar seriously corroded and falling apart

Fail 17 Aug 2016 124,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear underbody bar seriously corroded and falling apart

Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,458 miles

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

n/s head lamp bracket damage but secure time of test

rear brace rail excessive corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2015 109,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s head lamp bracket damage but secure time of test

rear brace rail excessive corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,384 miles

rear lower bodybar severly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,370 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear lower bodybar severly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,277 miles

rear lower body cross bar severely corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 86,277 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front brake noisy? when wheel rotated

rear axle bracket rusty and bent upwards, touching fuel tank retaing bracket

rear lower body cross bar severely corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear cross lateral bar badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,000 miles

REAR ANTI VIBRATION BAR EXCESSIVE COROSSION

Fail 19 Aug 2011 71,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

REAR ANTI VIBRATION BAR EXCESSIVE COROSSION

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,947 miles

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

rear suspension brace bar corroded and holed

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear suspension brace bar corroded and holed

Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,115 miles

Offside rear seatbelt not fully tested, childseat fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,634 miles

waterleak poss thrmosyat housing

Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,692 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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CA51 LBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA51 LBK, 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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CA51 LBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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