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L2 AKW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,992 mi
Last recorded99,992 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 AKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 99,992 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn

Rear suspension arm rusty

Fail 30 Dec 2016 99,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust insecure

Front brake pads worn

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn

Rear suspension arm rusty

Pass 15 May 2015 87,444 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 87,444 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 81,422 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 81,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 76,007 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 76,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 73,856 miles

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

battery loose

rear strenght bar corroded away

Fail 9 May 2012 73,844 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

battery loose

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

front wiper blades split

rear strenght bar corroded away

Pass 6 May 2011 71,709 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 6 May 2010 69,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,783 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,907 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 48,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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L2 AKW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,600cc 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 L2 AKW, 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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L2 AKW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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