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LR51 MWG

2001 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,240 mi
Last recorded104,240 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,240 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,858 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 93,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,194 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side rear door wont open

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2008 79,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r door wont open

Pass 3 Nov 2007 71,479 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 71,479 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,931 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 64,876 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,384 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 MWG is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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