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LX51 XJJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,665 mi
Last recorded84,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,340 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 73,430 miles

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

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

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

advise blades

advise speed of wipers

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,430 miles

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

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

advise blades

advise speed of wipers

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,117 miles

A/C pipe broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,117 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

A/C pipe broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 63,753 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 63,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,876 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2009 44,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 17,107 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 XJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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