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LS51 LMX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,732 mi
Last recorded136,732 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,482 miles

Rear strengthening bar corroded mk yellow

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2023 131,845 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 125,755 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 125,755 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 120,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 114,803 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2016 109,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,160 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 103,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,264 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 30 Oct 2013 88,347 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,766 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 82,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/r door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,726 miles

Near side rear seat fitted with child seat

Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,726 miles

Near side rear seat fitted with child seat

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,471 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,210 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 LMX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LS51 LMX, 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 LS51 LMX registered?

LS51 LMX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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