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LX51 XWU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,535 mi
Last recorded134,535 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 134,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 134,535 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 126,946 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 126,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,390 miles

Both side Door mirror adjustment system not working.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 107,380 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Both side Door mirror adjustment system not working.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,226 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 99,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 91,856 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 91,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rearbrakes require attention

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,493 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,422 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 58,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 XWU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

LX51 XWU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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