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LT51 VMA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,052 mi
Last recorded182,052 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2020 182,052 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 170,258 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 159,670 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 159,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 151,894 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 151,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 135,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 May 2016 135,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 128,410 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Aug 2014 125,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,209 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,144 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Jul 2012 111,144 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,854 miles

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

front discs scaled

nearside rear door only opens from the inside

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2011 103,854 miles

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

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

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

front discs scaled

nearside rear door only opens from the inside

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2010 95,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 91,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,573 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 81,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,607 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 74,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

coolent level low

engine oil leaks

front discs corroded and lipped

slight dampness around power steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Fail 16 Aug 2005 65,498 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres perishing to tread

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2005 65,498 miles

both front tyres perishing to tread

front brake discs 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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LT51 VMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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