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RY51 LSL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 LSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 132,205 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre weaing on outer edge.

N/s/r lamp lence cracked.

O/s/r tyre perishing.

O/s/wiper split.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 132,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chips in windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre weaing on outer edge.

N/s/r lamp lence cracked.

O/s/r tyre perishing.

O/s/wiper split.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 121,759 miles

Minor damage n/s/r light lens, front number plate has a small crack, both rear tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls.

O/S/R tyre has several small splits in tread area however no cord visable in any of them.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight imbalance front footbrake, both front wheels slightly binding when rotated by hand.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 121,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Minor damage n/s/r light lens, front number plate has a small crack, both rear tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread and nearing cord (Recommend attention soon)

O/S/R tyre has several small splits in tread area however no cord visable in any of them.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 112,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,955 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hazard switch stiff

nearside rear door not able to open from outside

slight movement in both front seats back rest

Fail 12 Dec 2011 102,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hazard switch stiff

nearside rear door not able to open from outside

slight movement in both front seats back rest

Fail 16 Dec 2010 98,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 98,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 95,706 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The nearside rear lamp lens is cracked.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,706 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The nearside rear lamp lens is cracked.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 93,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,344 miles

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

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

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

front tyre treads wearing low

offside and nearside rear hub bearings show signs of wear

offside and nearside rear seat belts show damage near limit

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,339 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 57,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 57,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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RY51 LSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RY51 LSL, 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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RY51 LSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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