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LV51 NZA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,401 mi
Last recorded86,401 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 NZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,401 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,075 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,534 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 73,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,753 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 68,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

axel cross bar corroded ! not a structual bar

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,748 miles

axel cross bar corroded ! not a structual bar

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,174 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 60,174 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 54,225 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 40,809 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 40,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,759 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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LV51 NZA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LV51 NZA, 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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LV51 NZA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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