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LJ51 VSZ

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,935 mi
Last recorded77,935 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 77,935 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn to edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cuts to the sidewall

airbag light on

engine fault light on

obvious engine misfire

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

s/r/s warning light staying on

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

s/r/s warning light staying on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front fog light lens broken

offside front tyrte wearing on inner edge

slight split at end of offside wiper rubber

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight noise heard from nearside rear wheel when rotated - not rough or any play though

Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight noise heard from nearside rear wheel when rotated - not rough or any play though

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,925 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear anti-vibration stabilizer excessively corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,494 miles

slight roughness detected in offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,679 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 14,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,005 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 VSZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

LJ51 VSZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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