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LB51 DHL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,975 mi
Last recorded110,975 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Alex to rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Support bar corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,503 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 107,497 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 106,388 miles

rear support bar corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 106,387 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear support bar corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,225 miles

rear axle lower strut brace badly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 105,187 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear stabilzer bar corrored

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,368 miles

Car has centre caps fitted to wheels obscuring wheel nuts/studs

Car wet for inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear body stabilizer bar heavily corroded - advise replace bar

TYRE SIZE: 185/60R15H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 101,368 miles

Car has centre caps fitted to wheels obscuring wheel nuts/studs

Car wet for inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear body stabilizer bar heavily corroded - advise replace bar

TYRE SIZE: 185/60R15H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,078 miles

rear wiper u/s

secondary bonnet catch very stiff

Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,078 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper u/s

secondary bonnet catch very stiff

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,949 miles

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,764 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 75,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,210 miles

both front tyres on legal limit 185 60 15 H

both rear indicators fading

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge ( advise replacement )

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,210 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres on legal limit 185 60 15 H

both rear indicators fading

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge ( advise replacement )

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 67,504 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,074 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,332 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 9,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 9,193 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 DHL 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 60.9%.

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 DHL, 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 DHL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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