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LX51 VLG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,394 mi
Last recorded58,394 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VLG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,037 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,224 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 42,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

OSR tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,758 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,560 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,351 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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LX51 VLG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX51 VLG registered?

LX51 VLG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 VLG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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