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LM51 OBU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,758 miles

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing (lamp working).

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and showing age

Fail 3 Aug 2019 73,758 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and showing age

Pass 1 Sep 2018 69,413 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 69,413 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,743 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 64,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking from inner seal/ nearside (2.3.3b)

front discs very worn/ lipped

lower engine stabiliser bush very worn

nearside rear tyre worn/ perished

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust in holder

offside rear shock absorber rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,154 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 55,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs and pads worn

spare tyre badly worn/ flat

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,438 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 44,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,893 miles

grease showing at o/s front outer cv boot

Fail 13 Sep 2014 41,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

grease showing at o/s front outer cv boot

Pass 14 Sep 2013 40,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,371 miles

rear wiper box worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,517 miles

nearside front tyre worn/ nearing wear bars

nearside rear tyre perished/ nearing limit

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,919 miles

both rear tyres worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,855 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,626 miles

NAIL IN TREAD OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE,

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES INNER EDGES WORN.

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 OBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBU, 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 LM51 OBU registered?

LM51 OBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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