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SL51 LTU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,118 mi
Last recorded107,118 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,118 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 107,118 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,025 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle under side corroded but solid.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Vehicle under side corroded but solid.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,165 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 101,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Corroded underside but still solid

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

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

Vehicle underside corroded but solid.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 91,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,800 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 85,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,730 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,905 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,697 miles

rear lateral bar under floor pan corrodded heavily

Fail 26 Nov 2009 59,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear lateral bar under floor pan corrodded heavily

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,735 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 50,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,285 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 LTU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

SL51 LTU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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