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LX51 XPR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,935 mi
Last recorded162,935 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 162,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes have been greased

slight wear to front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 10 Sep 2013 150,284 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2013 150,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s f wing damaged awating insuranse repare

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2012 133,948 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wiper split on ends o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged n/s/f track rodend slightly worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 119,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres down to 2mm wear bars nail in near side rear tyre slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim small chip in zone b of windscreen.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres down to 2mm wear bars nail in near side rear tyre slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim small chip in zone b of windscreen.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 107,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,556 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 93,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,283 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 69,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,887 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 XPR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

LX51 XPR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LX51 XPR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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