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LR51 MZY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,388 mi
Last recorded76,388 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 MZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,547 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 74,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,532 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,857 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,230 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,522 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,288 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 34,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,272 miles

Nearside wiper blade slight splitting

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 30,485 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,213 miles

hand brake lever has slight travel.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,540 miles

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

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

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 MZY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

LR51 MZY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LR51 MZY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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