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LB51 XGT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,340 mi
Last recorded147,340 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XGT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 147,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 131,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 117,749 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 106,663 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 89,559 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 89,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 85,548 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2008 72,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,867 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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LB51 XGT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB51 XGT, 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 LB51 XGT registered?

LB51 XGT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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