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LA51 CLO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,920 mi
Last recorded81,920 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 CLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,920 miles

both front tyres close to limit

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front anti roll bar corroding

front brake pads thin

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 81,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to limit

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front anti roll bar corroding

front brake pads thin

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,557 miles

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

front brake discs ridged + very thin on limit + pads quite thin

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,202 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded on insides

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,334 miles

front brake discs ridged

Pass 9 Dec 2006 46,077 miles

child seat fitted to rear centre seat

front brake discs very thin

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Dec 2006 46,076 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to rear centre seat

front brake discs very thin

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,928 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 38,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,609 miles

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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LA51 CLO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA51 CLO, 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 LA51 CLO registered?

LA51 CLO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LA51 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 CLO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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