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LX51 YZB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,603 mi
Last recorded106,603 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 YZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 103,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,598 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,866 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,177 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,652 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,116 miles

missfire from engine

Fail 8 Oct 2007 60,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

missfire from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 36,702 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 YZB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

LX51 YZB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LX51 YZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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