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LS51 VMX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,285 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Anti-vibration bar is corroded excessively

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,010 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 77,051 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,419 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 69,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,932 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 60,932 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 55,171 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 VMX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

LS51 VMX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is LS51 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 VMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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