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LR51 ZPS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 ZPS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 83,318 miles

OSR trye is slightly cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2013 74,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 7 May 2013 74,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 May 2012 65,634 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 65,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,472 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,385 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,384 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,790 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,790 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,136 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 55,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,629 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly in treads

Fail 25 Jul 2007 51,629 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly in treads

Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,061 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 ZPS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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