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LX51 XUL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,498 mi
Last recorded103,498 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,498 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 103,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 May 2010 96,783 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 96,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 90,505 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 90,505 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2008 76,941 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip is worn

offside front driveshaft counter balance rubber is insecure

Fail 8 May 2008 76,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip is worn

offside front driveshaft counter balance rubber is insecure

Pass 22 May 2007 64,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 49,469 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 49,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XUL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

LX51 XUL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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