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LC51 FXO

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

72,687 mi
Last recorded72,687 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,687 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust not fully supported

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,590 miles

rear body brace bar corroded/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2017 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear body brace bar corroded/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,898 miles

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

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

rear support bar corroded and partly missing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,201 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 55,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,260 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 29 Sep 2014 53,260 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,690 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear support bar corroded to excess

rear exhaust box slightly insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2013 50,677 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear support bar corroded to excess

rear exhaust box slightly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,397 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 47,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,685 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 44,646 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,431 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,293 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,969 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to corrode

rear body brace corroded and broken ADVISE REPLACMENT

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,969 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limit advise replacment

both rear brake hoses starting to corrode

front discs heavily corroded and worn advise replacment

rear body brace corroded and broken ADVISE REPLACMENT

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,655 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,131 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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LC51 FXO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc 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 LC51 FXO, 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 LC51 FXO registered?

LC51 FXO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LC51 FXO shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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