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LJ51 BYS

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,071 mi
Last recorded68,071 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 68,071 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,176 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 53,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,928 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 51,928 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 46,223 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,223 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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LJ51 BYS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ51 BYS, 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 LJ51 BYS registered?

LJ51 BYS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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