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LB51 XGW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,718 mi
Last recorded107,718 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XGW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,718 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear bolt on cross member under fuel tank holed and corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear bolt on cross member under fuel tank holed and corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,474 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 82,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,653 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted from standing - cleaning up with use - advise rubbing down

n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly rough/noisey

oil leak present - all over gearbox/engine

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,765 miles

Oil leak

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

banging from behind dashboard when started up

both front fog lights not working

both front headlamp aims adjusted

engine mounting bolt loose

front pads low

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing uneven

rear tyres cracking and have flat spots

slight play in both front rackends

Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,220 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 41,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 35,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,392 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,414 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 XGW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XGW, 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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LB51 XGW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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