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LX51 YXV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,967 mi
Last recorded114,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,183 miles

slight accident damage to front nearside door pillar

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,226 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,339 miles

steering rack slightly knotchy

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,606 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,827 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 67,827 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,063 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 54,471 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 54,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 34,462 miles

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 YXV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

LX51 YXV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LX51 YXV safe to buy?

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