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DG51 LZN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,664 mi
Last recorded120,664 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 LZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,664 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 114,470 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 114,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,278 miles

N/S/F Tyre uneven wear on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,165 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre uneven wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,573 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 87,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,737 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 72,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,652 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,357 miles

Front and rear number plates blemished

Fail 7 Dec 2009 65,357 miles

Front and rear number plates blemished

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,794 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,350 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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DG51 LZN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG51 LZN, 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 DG51 LZN registered?

DG51 LZN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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