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LT51 HHU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,264 mi
Last recorded152,264 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 HHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 152,264 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 134,082 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 134,073 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 131,314 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 15 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 14 Jan 2011 125,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged.

nearside rear tyre slight outer side wall damage.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 118,149 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 117,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,516 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 108,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 99,598 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 99,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 87,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 87,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 74,372 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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LT51 HHU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT51 HHU, 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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LT51 HHU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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