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LR51 MVN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,855 mi
Last recorded102,855 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,855 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 102,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MICHELIN 175/65R14 T (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre is perishing

oil leak

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are corroded

front wiper blades are split

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

offside front tyre is very worn on the inner edge (PRIMEWELL 175/65R14 T)

offside rear tyre is worn close to limit

Fail 9 Sep 2013 89,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are corroded

front wiper blades are split

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

offside front tyre is very worn on the inner edge (PRIMEWELL 175/65R14 T)

offside rear tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,450 miles

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are low

windscreen is scratched

Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,450 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are low

rear gearbox mount is worn

windscreen is scratched

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,615 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Fail 14 Sep 2010 72,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight scratching to front windscreen

slight wear to centre gearbox mount

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,099 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight scratching to front windscreen

slight wear to centre gearbox mount

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,247 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,224 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,224 miles

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 52,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,880 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 MVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

LR51 MVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LR51 MVN safe to buy?

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