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LJ51 VRW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VRW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,676 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,481 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 75,401 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 75,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 69,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 60,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,815 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,799 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 42,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,251 miles

front wipers small splits on ends

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,409 miles

front wipers split on ends

nearside rear tyre 2mm

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 VRW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ51 VRW?

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What year was LJ51 VRW registered?

LJ51 VRW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LJ51 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 VRW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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