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LC51 DHE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 DHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,385 miles

Steering lock not working, but acceptable due to factory fitted immobiliser.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering lock not working, but acceptable due to factory fitted immobiliser.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,365 miles

steering lock not working;engine immobiliser fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,364 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)

steering lock not working;engine immobiliser fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,432 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 86,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outerwall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brakes binding slightly

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 82,849 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,849 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 78,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear support crossmember exessivly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 73,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear support crossmember exessivly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,908 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 68,905 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,705 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,214 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 60,214 miles

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

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

center cross member rust and holed

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,165 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 53,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 34,071 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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LC51 DHE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 LC51 DHE, 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 LC51 DHE registered?

LC51 DHE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LC51 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 DHE shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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