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LY51 NHP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,714 mi
Last recorded67,714 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 NHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,714 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 67,635 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,592 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 52,592 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 33,437 miles

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

Rear discs scored

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,437 miles

Rear discs scored

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,559 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 27,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,727 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,563 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 25,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,936 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,807 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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LY51 NHP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY51 NHP, 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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What year was LY51 NHP registered?

LY51 NHP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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