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LR51 OMC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 OMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 136,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 133,139 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 133,138 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens damaged! (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on strut/ Not fitted into clip! (3.6.B.4a)

Rear under body stiffening cross beam corroded away!

Pass 9 May 2017 126,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear body bracing beam corroded

slight binding o/s/f brake

Fail 1 May 2017 126,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 116,414 miles

a/c clutch rattling

rear suspention cross bar corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,232 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 101,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 96,436 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,060 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 92,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,986 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 72,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,841 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 61,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,200 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 51,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,324 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 39,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cut in outer side wall of o/s/r tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 OMC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

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

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