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MT51 LBU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,545 mi
Last recorded133,545 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 LBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 133,545 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 133,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 121,326 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 121,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 112,632 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 106,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,052 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate slightly obscurred

Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,495 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,501 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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MT51 LBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT51 LBU, 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 MT51 LBU registered?

MT51 LBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is MT51 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 LBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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