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SL51 LJV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,975 mi
Last recorded106,975 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,967 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,377 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 89,038 miles

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

rear exhaust mtng worn

Pass 16 May 2011 85,162 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,158 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,143 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 79,143 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 74,325 miles

brake discs worn all round

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,967 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 63,967 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,084 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 62,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DRIVERS SEAT BACK HAS MORE MOVEMENT THAN USUAL BUT NOT TO EXCESS

INJECTION LIGHT ON

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY HOLED BUT NOT TO EXCESS AND NOT AFFECTING EMMISIONS

Fail 31 May 2007 62,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,130 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 59,130 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LJV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJV, 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 SL51 LJV registered?

SL51 LJV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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