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SL51 LRY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,287 mi
Last recorded113,287 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LRY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded and weak torsion bars

Wings, sills inner and outer and wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both B bushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,222 miles

Coils and shockers corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,778 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front shockers and suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,658 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,424 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,461 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,309 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,690 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,511 miles

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

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

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

offside rear lamp cluster cracked but showing no white light

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,551 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,668 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,232 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 37,127 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 LRY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SL51 LRY, 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 LRY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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