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LK51 TPZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,355 mi
Last recorded79,355 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 TPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 79,355 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 69,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front fog lamp not working at time of test

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

Offside rear tyre perished (DOT code = tyre manufaxtured in 2001) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear screen deteriorated affecting view

air bag light on dash indicating a fault. This wil soon become a reason for rejection (FAIL) so advise further investigation & rectification made before next MOT

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front fog lamp not working at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre perished (DOT code = tyre manufaxtured in 2001) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear screen deteriorated affecting view

air bag light on dash indicating a fault. This wil soon become a reason for rejection (FAIL) so advise further investigation & rectification made before next MOT

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,065 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light displayed.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,326 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 43,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,426 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,819 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 28,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LK51 TPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LK51 TPZ, 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 LK51 TPZ registered?

LK51 TPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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