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LX51 XUT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,505 mi
Last recorded86,505 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XUT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,505 miles

Eml light on

Signs of coolant leak

Wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flatspot. 185/60/15H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Eml light on

Signs of coolant leak

Wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,845 miles

Coolant leak

eml light on

some rear brake application difference levels

Fail 22 Jan 2015 82,842 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

eml light on

some rear brake application difference levels

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,502 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,060 miles

Engine warning light on

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

O/S/F wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jan 2013 73,040 miles

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

Engine warning light on

N/S/F tyre worn low

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

O/S/F wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,131 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,341 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,721 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 52,721 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 42,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 40,292 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 XUT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XUT, 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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LX51 XUT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2001.

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