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L154 NWR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 NWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 110,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 110,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 107,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 107,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 103,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,768 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,504 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,453 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 100,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,449 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 100,449 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 99,297 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 99,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 98,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 97,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 96,640 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,579 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 92,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,154 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 87,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,364 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,767 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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L154 NWR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L154 NWR, 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 L154 NWR registered?

L154 NWR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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