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LR51 MZN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,605 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,904 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc very bad split in boot (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door cannot be opened from inside either (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reaching wear bar indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,345 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 104,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,711 miles

Offside Front Lower driving lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,429 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 88,488 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,488 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 Mar 2013 82,927 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,927 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,086 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,086 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,574 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,148 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 MZN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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