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LR51 MJJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,647 mi
Last recorded60,647 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 MJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,647 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,647 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,081 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,081 miles

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

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,146 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 46,708 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,708 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 39,521 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,549 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,163 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 MJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MJJ, 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 MJJ registered?

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

Is LR51 MJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 MJJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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