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LG51 FPU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,789 mi
Last recorded143,789 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 FPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,789 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 143,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pulse ring broken (1.6 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 140,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 132,190 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 132,185 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 125,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,116 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,921 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 102,910 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,666 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 88,377 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 81,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2010 81,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 73,383 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 64,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake binding on slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,467 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 16 May 2006 41,697 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 41,697 miles

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

inner brake discs surface slightly rusty

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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LG51 FPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG51 FPU, 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 LG51 FPU registered?

LG51 FPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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