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MC51 LRL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,285 mi
Last recorded126,285 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 LRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 126,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 114,148 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 114,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,009 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 113,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,711 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 106,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2012 94,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

deep cut to the cords in nearside rear tyre

offside front outer C.V. boot not 100% secure

Fail 18 Jan 2010 80,432 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

deep cut to the cords in nearside rear tyre

offside front outer C.V. boot not 100% secure

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,927 miles

all wiper blades split

Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,159 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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MC51 LRL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MC51 LRL, 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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MC51 LRL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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