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LX51 XOV

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,161 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,055 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,208 miles

exhaust deteriating

rear discs lightly scored

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,729 miles

exhaust corroding

rear discs scored

rear pads low

Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,729 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear discs scored

rear pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,002 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,413 miles

Front discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,413 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,029 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2009 30,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,044 miles

front brake discs corroding & worn

front tyres worn on shoulders & close to limit

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,608 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,943 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 XOV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

LX51 XOV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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