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LS51 LLU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,677 mi
Last recorded109,677 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 LLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 109,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A B S ring broken (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,638 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,982 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged n/s & o/s rings cracked (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,982 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 99,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,228 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,191 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,500 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 84,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mirror needs to be put back on windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,195 miles

wet day

Fail 14 Feb 2013 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

wet day / interior mirror missing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s inner gaiter leaking oil

n/s rear inner side light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s inner gaiter leaking oil

n/s rear inner side light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,739 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 50,733 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,126 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 36,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 36,283 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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LS51 LLU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LS51 LLU, 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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LS51 LLU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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