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LY51 WZE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 WZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 95,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 85,289 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 71,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 64,181 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre side walls perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 9 May 2015 64,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre side walls perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,307 miles

Slight bind on O/S/R Wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,487 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,992 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 46,992 miles

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

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

O/S/F And O/S/R Wheels slight bind

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,956 miles

front brake discs very worn !

Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs very worn !

offside front tyre (inner edge) on limit of wear

rear brake discs very coroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,050 miles

both front tyres close to limit of wear

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,657 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2008 35,657 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 27,130 miles

slight binding on both rear brakes

wear on front brake discs very close to fail

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 WZE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

LY51 WZE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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