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LB51 DGU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,876 mi
Last recorded110,876 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 DGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 108,083 miles

N/F fog light not working

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 107,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/F fog light not working

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 95,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 95,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,490 miles

Centre Rear Gearbox mounting defective torque strap has slight movement. ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 83,490 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Gearbox mounting defective torque strap has slight movement. ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a slight oil leak from c.v.gaiter area. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,846 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,070 miles

n/s/f tyre sligthly worn outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre sligthly worn outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,045 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,113 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,113 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,623 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 46,623 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 38,626 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 DGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DGU, 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 DGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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