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LK51 YUV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,474 miles

Rear x bar corroded away

Fail 7 Jul 2020 98,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear x bar corroded away

Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,961 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 93,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,591 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,905 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 75,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 66,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,738 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 58,943 miles

Body stiffening bar under fuel tank heavily corroded.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,943 miles

Body stiffening bar under fuel tank heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,837 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,837 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,767 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,936 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 19,936 miles

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

nearside front tyre was low pressure and has nail in

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 YUV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

LK51 YUV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is LK51 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK51 YUV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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