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LR51 MGX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,954 mi
Last recorded104,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 MGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,954 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 104,954 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,841 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 99,841 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,660 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,349 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,087 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,087 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,751 miles

Both rear outer door handles inoperative. Rear exhaust mounting detached

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 80,751 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear outer door handles inoperative. Rear exhaust mounting detached

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper motor noise

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,475 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,009 miles

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE IS SERVICE DUE CAM BELT?

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LR51 MGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LR51 MGX, 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 LR51 MGX registered?

LR51 MGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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