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LR51 FTU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,929 mi
Last recorded114,929 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 112,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 106,975 miles

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

cracks - o.s.r. tyre - sidewall

Pass 29 May 2014 97,065 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 97,065 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 May 2013 89,309 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 89,309 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 87,660 miles

boot button insecure

signs of wear to rear disks

slight fraying to nearside rear seat belt

Fail 15 May 2012 87,660 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot button insecure

signs of wear to rear disks

slight fraying to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 23 May 2011 85,934 miles

front and rear brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,765 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,390 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,782 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 79,782 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,162 miles

5rfr's issued at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2007 67,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,914 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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LR51 FTU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR51 FTU, 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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LR51 FTU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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