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MA51 LFR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,866 mi
Last recorded149,866 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 LFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 149,866 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm lower on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush onto suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside number plate lamp lense missing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 149,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm lower on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush onto suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside number plate lamp lense missing

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside number plate lense missing

pin hole in nearside front outer cv boot

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Apr 2015 133,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside number plate lense missing

pin hole in nearside front outer cv boot

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Apr 2014 107,417 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,417 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,897 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 88,861 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,286 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 83,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,460 miles

front brake discs worn on inside

Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,460 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn on inside

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,676 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both r/tyres are out of shape and have cuts in tread not showing cord

Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both r/tyres are out of shape and have cuts in tread not showing cord

Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,081 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 39,081 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 27,474 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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MA51 LFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA51 LFR, 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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MA51 LFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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