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LV51 XBT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,216 mi
Last recorded86,216 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XBT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,216 miles

Both rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,320 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2015 81,320 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2015 81,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage driving lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,244 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 77,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,622 miles

battery loose but secure ./ both outer cv gaiters loose but secure ./ o/s/r indi bulb starting to show white light ./

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,630 miles

both outer c v boots wet with grease

corrosion to front brake discs

damage to body work and alloys

e m light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,260 miles

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

engine management light on dash

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,594 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 51,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front fog light lens damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front fog light lens damaged

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,094 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,089 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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LV51 XBT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LV51 XBT, 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 LV51 XBT registered?

LV51 XBT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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