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LC51 NRO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,768 mi
Last recorded80,768 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 NRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and small hole (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle brace bar between each mounting broken away and rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 80,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and small hole (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle brace bar between each mounting broken away and rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,500 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle mounting bushes anti roll bar worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle cross brace rusty and holed

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,500 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle mounting bushes anti roll bar worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle cross brace rusty and holed

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,061 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 77,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside play in driveshaft

Rear floor brace corroded

Rear suspension beam bushes worn, beam corroded

exhaust front pipe to centre section clamp bolt corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,825 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 77,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 77,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,723 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 68,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,415 miles

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

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

front brake disc corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2012 62,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front brake disc corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 55,344 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,960 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,660 miles

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2009 39,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 33,058 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,058 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,483 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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LC51 NRO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LC51 NRO, 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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LC51 NRO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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