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LC51 NTA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 NTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,311 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 108,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,432 miles

Both sides front discs badly corroded

O/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,046 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,009 miles

NSF tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

OSF tyre on 2mm and worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,334 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,936 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 74,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,337 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 54,292 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 43,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 32,495 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 32,495 miles

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

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

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 NTA 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 LC51 NTA, 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 NTA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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