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LY51 LJE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 LJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,786 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,747 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrotion on o/s rear cross member

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrotion on o/s rear cross member

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 58,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,182 miles

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

Slight pitting front disks

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s wing mirror damaged

Slight pitting front disks

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,002 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,770 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,982 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 47,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,248 miles

front bumper scuffed at offside front

small dent in tailgate on nearside rear of window surround

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,872 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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LY51 LJE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LY51 LJE, 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 LY51 LJE registered?

LY51 LJE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is LY51 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 LJE shows 15 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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