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LX51 XVO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,823 mi
Last recorded117,823 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 113,334 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 113,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,505 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 108,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and low pressure

Pass 30 Nov 2013 100,075 miles

advise offside outer cv boot is leaking grease by.

advise rear transverse brace is severely corroded ,

Fail 29 Nov 2013 100,075 miles

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

advise offside outer cv boot is leaking grease by.

advise rear transverse brace is severely corroded ,

Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,753 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,753 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 79,713 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 68,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,892 miles

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

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

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 XVO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

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

Is LX51 XVO safe to buy?

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