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R77 LME

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,306 mi
Last recorded73,306 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 LME
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 72,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,067 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 72,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water leak from engine

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,670 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 68,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 66,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,901 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 69,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,090 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged rotor broken (ABS ring) (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,621 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,956 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 2 Nov 2013 50,558 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Oct 2012 46,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,237 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2010 37,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,276 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 32,276 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,506 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,394 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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R77 LME is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R77 LME, 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 R77 LME registered?

R77 LME is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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