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SL51 LHY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,707 mi
Last recorded171,707 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 171,707 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 158,882 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 143,973 miles

Slight oil leak from engine Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,325 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTED TO DETIORATE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,325 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTED TO DETIORATE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,249 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front fog lamp broken lens

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 77,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front fog lamp broken lens

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,846 miles

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

offside rear tyre wear to outer rased edges of tread

Fail 13 Jan 2010 70,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,895 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

timing belt due?

Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade split

Some squeal from nearside rear brake and hand brake lever not returning fully, although brake does function

timing belt due?

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,752 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Power steering switch leaking

Rear tyres feathered on edges

Timing belt due for replacement?

Fail 24 Jan 2008 56,752 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Power steering switch leaking

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

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

Rear tyres feathered on edges

Timing belt due for replacement?

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2007 48,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,097 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2006 37,097 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SL51 LHY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL51 LHY, 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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SL51 LHY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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