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LS51 VLA

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,561 mi
Last recorded120,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,561 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 118,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,293 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 113,293 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,890 miles

nsr tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 101,635 miles

advise chips in screen n/s/f less than 40mm

Fail 15 Apr 2011 101,480 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise chips in screen n/s/f less than 40mm

Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,366 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 93,473 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 93,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,081 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner and outer edges

rear tyres- tread wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2007 76,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 76,272 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 63,231 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 63,231 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn brake pads 755 or more worn

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 VLA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS51 VLA?

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What year was LS51 VLA registered?

LS51 VLA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LS51 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 VLA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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