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FD51 LAO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 LAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,566 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 98,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,307 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 91,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 84,175 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 73,618 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Plastic undertray fitted

Steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 18 May 2009 67,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,527 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 51,562 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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FD51 LAO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD51 LAO, 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 FD51 LAO registered?

FD51 LAO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is FD51 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 LAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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