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LX51 XTP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,323 mi
Last recorded120,323 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside fronr ABS cv joint rings split

Fail 3 Feb 2021 120,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside fronr ABS cv joint rings split

Pass 25 Nov 2019 115,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,672 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 106,176 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre mounting/stabilizer worn to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,678 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,787 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working , resevoir empty (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,572 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 88,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,843 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 82,843 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,409 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

rear subframe cross tube corroded badly

Fail 16 Aug 2011 67,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front brake disc worn badly

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front brake disc badly worn

offside front tyre wearing low

rear subframe cross tube corroded badly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front brake disc badly worn inner surface

offside front brake disc badly worn inner surface

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,061 miles

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

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

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

offside front foglight glass broken

Fail 24 Aug 2009 56,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

offside front foglight glass broken

Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs wearing down

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,651 miles

both front brake discs wearing down

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 XTP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

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

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