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LB51 NBM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,399 mi
Last recorded121,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 NBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 121,399 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 121,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 115,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,460 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 102,460 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 91,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2017 91,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 86,705 miles

Nearside Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drive belt damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,039 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,952 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,185 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,366 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,829 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 53,829 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 49,682 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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LB51 NBM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB51 NBM, 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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LB51 NBM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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