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LU51 TEL

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,050 mi
Last recorded57,050 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 TEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 57,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 55,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,862 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 52,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,331 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,331 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,687 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,714 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroding

Front discs corroding

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,190 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 15 Apr 2014 37,190 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 10 May 2013 35,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2012 35,073 miles

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

offside reear tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Apr 2011 34,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake inspection

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake inspection

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,647 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,706 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 30,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,815 miles

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,029 miles

nearside washer not working

Fail 3 Jun 2006 167,067 miles

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

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

nearside washer not working

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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LU51 TEL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LU51 TEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LU51 TEL registered?

LU51 TEL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is LU51 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU51 TEL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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