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RX51 LEF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

163,932 mi
Last recorded163,932 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 163,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 159,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 155,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 151,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2023 151,269 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2022 148,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 146,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 144,373 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 139,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 133,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,643 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,796 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 113,085 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,403 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,791 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 80,691 miles

inner face of offside front brake disc is corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,368 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 56,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RX51 LEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RX51 LEF, 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 RX51 LEF registered?

RX51 LEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 LEF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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