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X196 LCR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 LCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 62,227 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 62,227 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,969 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner raised tread shoulders

engine oil level half way

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and is wearing unevenly

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,936 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,002 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 34,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2005 24,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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X196 LCR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X196 LCR, 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 X196 LCR registered?

X196 LCR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X196 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X196 LCR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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