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LX51 WGJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,081 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 118,015 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 109,407 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 109,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread area worn on outer edge,not cut as deep from new

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall and perished

Fail 10 Aug 2013 99,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre inner edge going out of shape and close to the legal limit in places

Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,510 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre inner edge going out of shape and close to the legal limit in places

Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,873 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 90,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside cv gaiter poorly secured

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,928 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough when rotated

Fail 20 Aug 2011 82,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough when rotated

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,097 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,783 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2009 63,755 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,457 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 43,457 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 35,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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 WGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

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

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