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MT51 LHF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,564 mi
Last recorded118,564 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 LHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,564 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on sidewalls

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 118,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on sidewalls

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 114,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,185 miles

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

Nearside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

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

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2013 109,869 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

damage to front of vehicle

nearside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,715 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,548 miles

front of vehicle damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2011 101,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front of vehicle damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,493 miles

rear tie bar corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,484 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front disc pitted

rear tie bar corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,445 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,445 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,646 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 72,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,084 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 LHF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT51 LHF, 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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MT51 LHF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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