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LB51 CBY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,283 mi
Last recorded43,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,018 miles

hazard flasher switch slightly faulty

Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,170 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,906 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 33,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,479 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 33,479 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,770 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,401 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2008 15,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,476 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,960 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 9,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,780 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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LB51 CBY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LB51 CBY, 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 LB51 CBY registered?

LB51 CBY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LB51 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 CBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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