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LB51 CDZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,554 mi
Last recorded150,554 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 150,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

incorrect bolt fitted to o/s/f lower ball joint (pinch bolt)

tyre tread depths both front 5mm both rear 6mm 185/60R15 84H

Fail 26 Mar 2014 150,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

incorrect bolt fitted to o/s/f lower ball joint (pinch bolt)

tyre tread depths both front 5mm both rear 6mm 185/60R15 84H

Fail 20 Mar 2014 150,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

severe oil leak from gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Pass 6 Mar 2013 139,819 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 130,565 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 120,614 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 120,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 109,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 109,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock on front on front on suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,077 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007
Fail 13 Nov 2007

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

bellypan fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 56,626 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 CDZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LB51 CDZ, 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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LB51 CDZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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