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LC51 ZXB

2001 Renault Megan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,450 mi
Last recorded100,450 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megan69,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 100,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,068 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 99,066 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,691 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 94,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2013 94,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

some front washer jets blocked/part restricted,rera wiper blade split,rear underbody brace beam corroded/incomplete,rear indicators faded,high level rear brake lamp innop,nsr tyre tread getting low,oil leak,inner rear arches & boot floor covered

Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,853 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

some front washer jets blocked/part restricted,rera wiper blade split,rear underbody brace beam corroded/incomplete,rear indicators faded,high level rear brake lamp innop,nsr tyre tread getting low,oil leak,inner rear arches & boot floor covered

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,250 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 65,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 48,018 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 41,000 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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LC51 ZXB is a 2001 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 69,436 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC51 ZXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC51 ZXB registered?

LC51 ZXB is a 2001 Renault Megan, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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