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LC51 NTE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,183 mi
Last recorded126,183 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 NTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,183 miles

Front Front tyres worn more on very inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end split advise replace soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slight

Offside Rear Inner O/S/R inner side light inop

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slight fluffing of fibres (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack body slightly damp with oil but no leak detected (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,183 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Front tyres worn more on very inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end split advise replace soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slight

Offside Rear Inner O/S/R inner side light inop

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slight fluffing of fibres (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack body slightly damp with oil but no leak detected (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,600 miles

Cam belt history unknown

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of gaitor insecure grease emmitting (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened minor cuts & fluffing of fibres (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened minor cuts & fluffing of fibres (5.2.2a)

Offside headlight starting to haze over but not adversely affecting beam image

Power steering reservoir over filled

Fail 17 Apr 2018 119,600 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Cam belt history unknown

Central Stop lamp not working High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of gaitor insecure grease emmitting (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened minor cuts & fluffing of fibres (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened minor cuts & fluffing of fibres (5.2.2a)

Offside headlight starting to haze over but not adversely affecting beam image

Power steering reservoir over filled

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Apr 2017 113,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,231 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,253 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,852 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 79,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2011 74,867 miles

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

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

Slight noise when n/s/r rotated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 25,482 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 25,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Minor blow from exhaust middle box and first join

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 NTE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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