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LR51 FUU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,465 mi
Last recorded137,465 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 FUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,465 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,799 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 122,301 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

rear boot not opening from the outside

rear lower support beam/brace corroded and missing

Fail 19 Oct 2013 122,301 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

rear boot not opening from the outside

rear lower support beam/brace corroded and missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 118,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

rear under bar bably corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 118,032 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

rear under bar bably corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 111,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,294 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,492 miles

engine management lamp on

rear lateral bar corroded to excess

Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,492 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

rear lateral bar corroded to excess

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear cross brace.excessive corrosion.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,599 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 67,599 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 FUU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR51 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

LR51 FUU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LR51 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 FUU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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