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LR51 MFZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 MFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 92,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads and discs approaching replacement stage for thickness

offside rear tyre tread and sidewall showing cracks

Fail 13 Nov 2014 86,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads and discs approaching replacement stage for thickness

offside rear tyre tread and sidewall showing cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs heavily scored and pads wearing thin

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 80,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs heavily scored and pads wearing thin

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads and discs approaching replacement stage

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,552 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,783 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,490 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,842 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,107 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 24,782 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 MFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR51 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

LR51 MFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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