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LM51 HCG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 104,406 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 104,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,169 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

boot full

Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,131 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

boot full

Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,376 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 95,376 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle stabiliser bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,181 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe, near pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bracket across rear axle corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,734 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose , engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 94,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose , engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower engine stabiliser bush worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.71mm & screw in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 93,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower engine stabiliser bush worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.71mm & screw in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,374 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,623 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,775 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,462 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

slight play o/s inner tie rod

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,446 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,344 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 79,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011
Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,403 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,403 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 62,112 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,922 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,870 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 51,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,067 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 37,538 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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LM51 HCG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LM51 HCG, 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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LM51 HCG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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