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LT51 VMP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,860 mi
Last recorded54,860 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 VMP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 45,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has started to crack

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 45,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has started to crack

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,746 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 38,746 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 28,434 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres tread worn bald on edges

rear suspension under car strengting bar very rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2017 28,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres tread worn bald on edges

rear suspension under car strengting bar very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,466 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & n/s/f tyre cuts to sidewall

rear suspension under car strengthing bar rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2016 25,465 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges & n/s/f tyre cuts to sidewall

rear suspension under car strengthing bar rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cuts to n/s/f tyre

lateral bar under car rusty

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2014 21,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,649 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 19,644 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres showing sign age deterioration.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,449 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 18,446 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres show sign deterioration on outer shoulders.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,279 miles

Both rear tyres show sign of ages deteriorated.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,959 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2006 8,799 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 VMP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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