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LA51 CMX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,223 mi
Last recorded131,223 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 CMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 131,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fullsize steel spare fited to nearside front (rest are alloy wheels)

punchure warning light on

Fail 24 Apr 2015 131,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fullsize steel spare fited to nearside front (rest are alloy wheels)

punchure warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 126,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

tpm system warning on.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 126,785 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

o/s/f tyre side wall perished.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

tpm system warning on.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,488 miles

tailgate not opening, inspection carried out through rear seats

Pass 13 Apr 2012 107,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 98,118 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on stepped tread

Fail 18 Apr 2011 98,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on stepped tread

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,500 miles

offside rear tyre becoming low on tread on 3mm 185/60/15H

Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre becoming low on tread on 3mm 185/60/15H

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 47,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,446 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm and n/s r tyre on 2mm

Fail 19 Apr 2006 35,446 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm and n/s r tyre on 2mm

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 CMX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

LA51 CMX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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