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LY51 VHD

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,156 mi
Last recorded151,156 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 151,156 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front a b s ring cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 138,877 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 138,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 135,731 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 20 May 2016 135,731 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs poor condition and corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs poor condition and corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2013 128,792 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 128,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 109,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,845 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & PITTED

ADVISE REAR LOWER G/BOX ENGINE MOUNTING EXCESS MOVEMENT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 98,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & PITTED

ADVISE REAR LOWER G/BOX ENGINE MOUNTING EXCESS MOVEMENT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,383 miles

Engine stabaliser bar worn

Fail 20 Dec 2010 88,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine stabaliser bar worn

Fail 21 Dec 2009 77,632 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 77,632 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,684 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt webbing

Fail 22 Dec 2008 66,628 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,867 miles

Cut in outer side wall of nearside front tyre not exposing cords at this time.

Unable to see brake pad condition due to style of wheel trims.

front brake discs becomming corroded on inner surface.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 55,867 miles

Cut in outer side wall of nearside front tyre not exposing cords at this time.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to see brake pad condition due to style of wheel trims.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs becomming corroded on inner surface.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,230 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,764 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 VHD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VHD, 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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LY51 VHD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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