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LX51 WKV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,954 mi
Last recorded80,954 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,910 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,985 miles

NSR tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Slight exhaust blow at centre section

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,953 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,953 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,100 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,406 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,403 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

centre gearbox mounting slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,838 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 40,838 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,864 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 37,864 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,086 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,332 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)

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 WKV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

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

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