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LT51 VPZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 VPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,775 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,365 miles

nearside rear tyresidewall cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,365 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyresidewall cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,313 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2010 56,290 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,118 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,118 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,118 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,118 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,623 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,623 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 VPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red 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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

LT51 VPZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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