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LT51 VLU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,336 mi
Last recorded203,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 203,336 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 203,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush split and lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges and cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 196,883 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount rubber be coming detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 196,861 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount rubber be coming detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 189,895 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 182,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 182,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 177,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2015 177,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag comes on after runing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2014 174,665 miles

OSF Tyre tread Small Cuts

Rear Torsion Bar Bushes Slight Wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 174,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF Tyre tread Small Cuts

Rear Torsion Bar Bushes Slight Wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 168,891 miles

all disc faces s/corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 168,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all disc faces s/corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 151,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

off side rear tyre cut on inner side wall not to corrodes

Pass 13 Mar 2012 151,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear tyre cut on inner side wall not to corrodes

Pass 4 Apr 2011 134,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 134,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 118,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 118,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 115,892 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 115,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 110,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 104,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 94,488 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 VLU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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