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LX51 VMY

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,631 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 88,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,927 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,927 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 85,903 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 82,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,652 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,180 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,225 miles

Osf fog lamp cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,225 miles

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

Osf fog lamp cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,205 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 VMY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

LX51 VMY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LX51 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 VMY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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