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LM51 HKL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade worn

slight damage to boot

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

gear box stabalizer arm nut and bolt loose

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,488 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Front Brake Pads Getting Low--Rear Pads Seems Very Low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nail In N/S/F Tyre

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Axle Beam Mount bushes Perishing

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Unable To Open Tailgate RECOMMEND Attention

Fail 7 Dec 2011 69,488 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Front Brake Pads Getting Low--Rear Pads Seems Very Low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nail In N/S/F Tyre

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

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Axle Beam Mount bushes Perishing

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Unable To Open Tailgate RECOMMEND Attention

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brakes binding slightly

slight gearbox oil leak

unable to open tailgate

washer fluid leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,194 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s tailgate strut loose/mount damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2009 62,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s tailgate strut loose/mount damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,814 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges & perishing slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2008 58,814 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges & perishing slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,016 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,658 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 47,658 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 34,825 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 HKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LM51 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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