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LY51 WZL

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 WZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 101,041 miles

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

Hand brake has slight movement side to side.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,869 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 94,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,252 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 81,890 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 81,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,192 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 WZL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

LY51 WZL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is LY51 WZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 WZL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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