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LW51 XEB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,649 mi
Last recorded120,649 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XEB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,649 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,586 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,414 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 116,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened cross brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 115,300 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 185/60-15

Fail 24 May 2019 115,300 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 185/60-15

Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,882 miles

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

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 106,882 miles

Offside Outer 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,415 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 97,415 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,012 miles

lateral bar crossing under floorpan has section corroded

o/s number plate n/w

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,634 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,544 miles

ADVISE There is a 20% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 61,973 miles

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

Offside front tyre on minimum legal limit now & starting to perish & crack around inner & outer portios of the tyre.(replacement advised)....

advise there is a 21% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Fail 2 Jun 2009 58,256 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2009 58,256 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)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,875 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 53,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

unable to open nearside rear door from inside or out

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,523 miles

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

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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LW51 XEB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LW51 XEB, 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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LW51 XEB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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