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LC51 ZHB

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,669 mi
Last recorded143,669 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 143,669 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside driveshaft balance weight loose

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 134,222 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 134,222 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring snapped (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,112 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 111,164 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,360 miles

O/S/F brake starting to stick

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S brake disc rusted on inner face

windscreen scratched in N/S wiper blade arc

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S brake disc rusted on inner face

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

windscreen scratched in N/S wiper blade arc

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,559 miles

deterioration on front brake disc

Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,037 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,053 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear under engine stay bush worn

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,053 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

rear under engine stay bush worn

Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,315 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,763 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 56,763 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,653 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 47,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZHB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHB, 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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LC51 ZHB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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