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L66 DLR

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

136,324 mi
Last recorded136,324 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 DLR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 136,324 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 134,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 134,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 130,909 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 129,240 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 129,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 126,024 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 126,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 123,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 123,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,975 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 118,023 miles

Rear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 118,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 113,469 miles

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

Rear window tapped out

Pass 26 May 2016 110,600 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 110,598 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 107,627 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 107,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,174 miles

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,926 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 91,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,192 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 86,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,436 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 80,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,121 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 66,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,401 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 45,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 34,295 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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L66 DLR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 L66 DLR, 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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L66 DLR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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