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LX51 XVH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,550 mi
Last recorded110,550 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror unit slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,906 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges

Offside mirror unit damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,282 miles

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

front wipers split

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s mirror unit damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,384 miles

os mirror unit held in place with tape

Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

os mirror unit held in place with tape

Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

osf mirror unit secured by tape

osf tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf mirror unit secured by tape

osf tyre cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,330 miles

osf mirrior unit held in place with tape still secure

split in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,954 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,954 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s mirror has slight damage.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,225 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,225 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,811 miles

n/s rear tyre showing cracks in tread and outer sidewall.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 54,811 miles

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

n/s rear tyre showing cracks in tread and outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,997 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,633 miles

both rear tyre's side wall cracking

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 XVH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

LX51 XVH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is LX51 XVH safe to buy?

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