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LX51 XJC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,961 mi
Last recorded102,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,784 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 95,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 92,392 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 19 May 2014 92,392 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,403 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,265 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,265 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,255 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 79,205 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,428 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,423 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tail lamp has water inside lense

Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,752 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tail lamp has water inside lense

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,538 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tail lamp lense slightly deterioated

rear number plate lamp lenses missing

rear suspension support bar slightly coroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,202 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 54,202 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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,219 miles

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

accident damage to n/s rear door and sill

Fail 26 Jul 2005 44,804 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2005 44,804 miles

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XJC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

LX51 XJC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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