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FP51 LXR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,523 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,347 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT & REAR AXLES

NSR TYRE AGE CRACKED

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT & REAR AXLES

NSR TYRE AGE CRACKED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,814 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 83,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,473 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 71,185 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 16 Dec 2011 71,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

gearbox mounting worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,548 miles

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

catalyst noisey (rattling)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 74,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

catalyst noisey (rattling)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,939 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,702 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 58,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,732 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 52,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,902 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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FP51 LXR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP51 LXR, 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 FP51 LXR registered?

FP51 LXR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FP51 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 LXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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