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LUI 4998

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,209 mi
Last recorded86,209 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 4998
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,209 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 86,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 79,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre brake light inop

o/s/r tyre side wall and tread area cracking but not exposing cords

power steering leak at rack *BORDERLINE PASS*

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edge *BORDERLINE PASS AND STRONGLY ADVISE TO CHANGE TYRE*

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brake light inop

o/s/r tyre side wall and tread area cracking but not exposing cords

power steering leak at rack *BORDERLINE PASS*

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edge *BORDERLINE PASS AND STRONGLY ADVISE TO CHANGE TYRE*

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,164 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,803 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,803 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 48,629 miles

c/l 432677

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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LUI 4998 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUI 4998, 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

How do I check the history of LUI 4998?

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What year was LUI 4998 registered?

LUI 4998 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LUI 4998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 4998 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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