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LX51 VKW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,119 mi
Last recorded93,119 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,119 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroding on inner surfaces,inner brake pads seem low

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on oter edge, tread on 2mm advise replacing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,371 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 80,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,708 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside number plate light cover missing

Rear suspension/ vibration reduction bar lateral bar damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

High level brake light not working

Offside number plate light cover missing

Rear suspension/ vibration reduction bar lateral bar damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,314 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight movement in nearside steering inner joint

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight movement in nearside steering inner joint

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,060 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,060 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,311 miles

both rear tyres perishing, nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

chip in windscreen zone B

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,176 miles

centre rear brake light not working

chip in windscreen zone B

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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LX51 VKW 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 LX51 VKW, 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 LX51 VKW registered?

LX51 VKW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LX51 VKW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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