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LC51 ZXU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,936 mi
Last recorded106,936 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,936 miles

Front discs corroded and pitted

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges heavely

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 106,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs corroded and pitted

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges heavely

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 103,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,492 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

o/s rear door wont open from outside

Fail 16 Sep 2011 100,492 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

o/s rear door wont open from outside

Pass 29 Sep 2010 96,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,703 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 89,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,780 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 73,424 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,535 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 ZXU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

LC51 ZXU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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