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LS51 VGN

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,954 mi
Last recorded64,954 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,983 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 61,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,302 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 58,302 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 54,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,869 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 45,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,328 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,260 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 VGN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

LS51 VGN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is LS51 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 VGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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