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LY51 VRJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 82,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 74,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,121 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 57,830 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test adult belt fully

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to test adult belt fully

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,897 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,190 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,005 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,956 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,611 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,611 miles

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

O.S.F TYRE STARTING TOO PERISH

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,816 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small splits in both wiper blades

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 VRJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRJ, 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

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What year was LY51 VRJ registered?

LY51 VRJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is LY51 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 VRJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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