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LX51 VNB

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,288 mi
Last recorded97,288 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VNB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,288 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

washer reservoir leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2016 97,288 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

washer reservoir leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom of gearbox covered in oil

radiator endcap leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom of gearbox covered in oil

radiator endcap leaking

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control loose cover (2.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,398 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,398 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,112 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 93,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front outer cv boot slight greese leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,698 miles

offside front outer cv boot slight greese leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,139 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 93,139 miles

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,062 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 92,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,233 miles

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

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

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

front brake balance poor 20%

front brake discs slightly worn/corroding

fuel tank surport corroded and holed

gearbox oil leak

os lower sill damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2009 88,233 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake balance poor 20%

front brake discs slightly worn/corroding

fuel tank surport corroded and holed

gearbox oil leak

os lower sill damaged

Pass 12 May 2008 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded and pitted,slightly worn

nsf inner wheel arch liner slightly loose

os lower sill damaged

Fail 8 May 2008 85,133 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted,slightly worn

nsf inner wheel arch liner slightly loose

os lower sill damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,408 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 76,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VNB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LX51 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

LX51 VNB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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