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A16 LHC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,880 mi
Last recorded76,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,880 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil on min rear cross strap corroded exc rear gearbox mounting worn

rear gearbox mounting worn

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f outer lower ball joint no proper lock device fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall buldged also inner cords exposed

oil on min rear cross strap corroded exc rear gearbox mounting worn

rear gearbox mounting worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,035 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 75,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,601 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 74,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,182 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 71,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,780 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,058 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,566 miles

advise both front wiper blades †advise on front number plate †advise look at o/s/f headlight †advise all indicators starting to show white light †advise on corrossion on both front brake discs †advise on front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Jun 2005 35,875 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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A16 LHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A16 LHC, 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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A16 LHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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