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LN51 AVY

2001 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,831 mi
Last recorded150,831 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 AVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 150,831 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2014 140,427 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 140,426 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 132,763 miles

** strong advisory ** n/s front tyre on limit also worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,541 miles

Engine mounts worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,659 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 111,652 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,283 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 103,283 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,180 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 93,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,984 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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LN51 AVY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN51 AVY, 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 LN51 AVY registered?

LN51 AVY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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