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L16 RLA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,506 mi
Last recorded104,506 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 RLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 104,506 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 104,064 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 104,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 102,655 miles

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

lower gearbox mount worn

Fail 19 May 2014 102,651 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 22 May 2013 96,447 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 96,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,180 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,176 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 90,995 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,629 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 73,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 26,467 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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L16 RLA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L16 RLA, 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 L16 RLA registered?

L16 RLA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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