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CS51 LJS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS51 LJS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,300 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 109,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,963 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 102,121 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 102,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,907 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,906 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,113 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,833 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,061 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,134 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,919 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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CS51 LJS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CS51 LJS, 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 CS51 LJS registered?

CS51 LJS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is CS51 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS51 LJS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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