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LX51 XVL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 135,101 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced support bar (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 131,739 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring snapped (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 131,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both to low (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded just in front of rear subframe unit holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 130,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside passanger seat dont tilt forward

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 130,362 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users battery insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not tilt (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not tilt forward (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 123,010 miles

REAR AXLE SURPORTING BRACE RUSTED BADLY

Fail 23 Jun 2014 123,002 miles

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

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

REAR AXLE SURPORTING BRACE RUSTED BADLY

Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,925 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 22 May 2012 106,647 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear crossmember heavily corroded & holed

small hole in o/s driveshaft outer boot

Fail 21 Mar 2012 105,532 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front axle set of tyres different size to rear axle set

rear across vehicle anti vibration bar corroded through and previously welded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,409 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has wear on inner tread.

Rear axle cross bar corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,190 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,440 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 50,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,122 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 41,121 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2006 35,326 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 35,326 miles

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

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 XVL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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