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LX51 XPT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,472 mi
Last recorded49,472 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,659 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 43,653 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2014 39,787 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 39,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,344 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 37,338 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 34,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,424 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front brake discs corroded inner face.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 32,424 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front brake discs corroded inner face.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,947 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 29,946 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,290 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 27,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,363 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,140 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,531 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 20,434 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 XPT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

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

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