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LX51 VOU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,919 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,474 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,075 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH wearing outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,075 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH wearing outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,930 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,801 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 57,801 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,193 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished 185/60/14

Pass 11 Oct 2014 44,961 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR DBUSHES PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

Fail 4 Oct 2014 44,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR DBUSHES PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,147 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,543 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,431 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,407 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/r door is not opening from outside.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/r door is not opening from outside.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,074 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,256 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)

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 VOU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

LX51 VOU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LX51 VOU safe to buy?

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