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LT51 VLV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,333 mi
Last recorded84,333 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2012 84,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,982 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2010 69,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2009 62,930 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,356 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,457 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 37,457 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VLV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLV, 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 LT51 VLV registered?

LT51 VLV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 VLV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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