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SL51 LTY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,625 mi
Last recorded111,625 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 111,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2020 111,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,453 miles

Rear Cross member support corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 100,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Cross member support corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,626 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 78,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,972 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 65,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,944 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,142 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r lamp slight crack

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr brake pads getting low

rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,514 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nsf osf and nsr tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,065 miles

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

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 LTY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LTY, 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 LTY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is SL51 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 LTY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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