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LR51 FTV

2001 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,310 mi
Last recorded181,310 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 FTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 181,310 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 181,302 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2010 148,132 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 148,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 117,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 117,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,899 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 96,397 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 96,397 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,992 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 FTV is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FTV, 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 LR51 FTV registered?

LR51 FTV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LR51 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 FTV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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