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LB51 EPL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 EPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 66,416 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear cross bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking and worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,730 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 63,730 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor on the driver's side that can’t be stowed in the 'off screen' position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber fitted upside down

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,129 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,612 miles

Engine Management Light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,189 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,183 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,834 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 EPL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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