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CA51 LMU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,685 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside door mirror damaged

offside front disc badly worn

offside front tyre on limit

Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside door mirror damaged

offside front disc badly worn

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,702 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,127 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 52,668 miles

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

o/s front brake disc inner edge rusty and worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,933 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,074 miles

rear tie bar starting to rust

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,472 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 38,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 31,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 25,398 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 LMU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA51 LMU, 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 CA51 LMU registered?

CA51 LMU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is CA51 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 LMU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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