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LX51 WKB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,635 mi
Last recorded81,635 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 81,635 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 81,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 78,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,490 miles

Both side front Tyre has low

Off side front brake pad low

Pass 24 Sep 2014
Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,971 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,700 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 58,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,191 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre has bold from outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2011 54,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre has bold from outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,694 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 30,087 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 WKB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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