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LCZ 5003

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,621 mi
Last recorded70,621 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCZ 5003
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,621 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

battery insecure

near side rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

rear support bar heavily corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 70,621 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

battery insecure

near side rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

rear support bar heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,707 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,103 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 58,092 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 12 Feb 2008 53,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in rear body brace

slight damage to offside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,950 miles

corrosion in rear body brace

slight damage to offside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 24 Feb 2007 50,733 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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LCZ 5003 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LCZ 5003, 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 LCZ 5003 registered?

LCZ 5003 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is LCZ 5003 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCZ 5003 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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