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ST51 LMY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

163,146 mi
Last recorded163,146 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 LMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2020 163,146 miles

all brake discs corroded

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2019 163,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside floorpan corroded at front

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Dec 2018 158,511 miles

Front subframe/ suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2018 158,416 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe/ suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 155,052 miles

bottom suspension arms rusty

front driveshaft abs rings badly corroded

front driveshaft abs rings badly corroded

nearside front brake hose corroded

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2016 153,813 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 153,813 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 148,137 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight free play in joint

Offside Front wheel arch liner is insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2015 148,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight free play in joint

Offside Front wheel arch liner is insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2014 144,464 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 27 Nov 2013 138,236 miles

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 27 Nov 2013 138,236 miles

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

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

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

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 22 Nov 2012 131,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake caliper has a return spring missing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 131,549 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake caliper has a return spring missing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 12,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 126,059 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2010 116,057 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,891 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 106,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 95,840 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 95,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,875 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 81,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,113 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 68,113 miles

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

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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ST51 LMY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ST51 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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ST51 LMY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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