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LJ51 VTL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,796 mi
Last recorded115,796 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,796 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,795 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,845 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 111,845 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 111,772 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 111,772 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,442 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,309 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's worn

o/s cv boot leaking grease

Fail 2 Aug 2011 94,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's worn

o/s cv boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s cv boot leaking grease

Fail 4 Aug 2010 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s cv boot leaking grease

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,358 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front cv boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,159 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,159 miles

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

Bearing noise from engine.

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,572 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 67,571 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,378 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 VTL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VTL, 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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LJ51 VTL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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