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LX51 WGC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,871 mi
Last recorded86,871 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WGC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,871 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,333 miles

coolant level low

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing

n/s/f anti roll bar end bush worn

n/s/f tyre pressure low

n/s/r lamp repaired with tape

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

coolant level low

gearbox mount seems soft/weak or possibly broken

handbrake travel

nsr lamp damaged,sharp edges covered with tape

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,632 miles

Spare tyre defective

coolant level low

gearbox mount seems soft/weak or possibly broken

handbrake travel

nsr lamp damaged,sharp edges covered with tape

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,826 miles

Front brake pads low and discs worn

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check O/S/R Seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads low and discs worn

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check O/S/R Seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,697 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 53,697 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,363 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 45,188 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 WGC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

LX51 WGC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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