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LJ51 VRU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,750 mi
Last recorded78,750 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,592 miles

brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear -advise renewal.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear -advise renewal.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,389 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped.

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL/TRACKING CHECK.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs slightly lipped.

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL/TRACKING CHECK.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,997 miles

n/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,997 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

n/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,280 miles

age-cracks noted on offside front tyre.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age-cracks noted on offside front tyre.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

inbalance of 21% noted on front brake performance.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 34,578 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,143 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 VRU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

LJ51 VRU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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