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SL51 LMY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,718 mi
Last recorded52,718 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 52,718 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 52,716 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,330 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at centre join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,967 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at centre join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 42,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at centre join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 22,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,006 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 21,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,816 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 15 Sep 2008 14,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,021 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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SL51 LMY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL51 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

SL51 LMY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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