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LX51 XVW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,908 mi
Last recorded102,908 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 102,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 101,458 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 101,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle n/s reading low (3.7.D.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,039 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 96,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 91,782 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,279 miles

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

centre missig off lateralbar on rear suspension

corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,934 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 77,934 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,211 miles

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

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 XVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

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

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