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LC51 DHJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,510 mi
Last recorded124,510 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 DHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 124,510 miles

windscreen cracked along lower edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 117,154 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 109,134 miles

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

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

auxillary belt worn

Pass 30 Mar 2013 100,105 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,746 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 91,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,967 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 83,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 75,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

cv boot on o/s secured with thin cable tie only, instead of thick steel band as on other boot.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 67,632 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,459 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,246 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2006 45,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 DHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC51 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

LC51 DHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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