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LUI 5328

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,718 mi
Last recorded119,718 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 5328
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2014 119,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 111,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2012 105,456 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,525 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,407 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 90,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 80,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,955 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,681 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 61,974 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,045 miles

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

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

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 5328 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 5328, 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 LUI 5328 registered?

LUI 5328 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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The MOT history for LUI 5328 shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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