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N20 LMC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,302 mi
Last recorded157,302 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 LMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 157,302 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 144,646 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 144,646 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 139,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 139,841 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 129,802 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 3 Feb 2011 121,787 miles

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

lower gear box mount bush worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 115,880 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 115,880 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leaked out of cambelt end engine mounting

Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,551 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly warped

hazard switch sticky/difficult to switch offf when operated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jan 2009 108,551 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs slightly warped

hazard switch sticky/difficult to switch offf when operated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jan 2008 101,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

hazard switch difficult to turn off when operated

Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,681 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)

hazard switch difficult to turn off when operated

Pass 6 Sep 2006 89,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 81,427 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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N20 LMC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N20 LMC, 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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N20 LMC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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