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MT51 LGL

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,425 mi
Last recorded125,425 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 LGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,425 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,597 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 123,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly under-cut. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 121,796 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline tread depth, recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders of tread only. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,799 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 118,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,919 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 114,919 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,408 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,868 miles

O/S/F fog light out

center stop light out

Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,043 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

alt. belt required

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,243 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 64,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,333 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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MT51 LGL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT51 LGL, 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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MT51 LGL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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