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CE51 LRA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,071 mi
Last recorded127,071 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 LRA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 127,071 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded away

Fail 24 Oct 2013 127,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear lateral bar corroded away

Pass 26 Oct 2012 120,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded away

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,355 miles

Lateral bar corroded away

Light wiper marks windscreen

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,039 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 101,253 miles

Battery insecure

Noise reducing laeral bar excessively corroded

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 101,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Noise reducing laeral bar excessively corroded

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,821 miles

o/s n/s rear brake hose furrels starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2008 94,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s n/s rear brake hose furrels starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2007 87,477 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,259 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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CE51 LRA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE51 LRA, 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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CE51 LRA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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