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X851 LER

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,683 mi
Last recorded146,683 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 LER
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 146,683 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 146,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt twisted (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brace rotten though (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front wear in seat frame

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner knuckle (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front seat belt requires assistance to retract fully

Offside Front wear in seat frame

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

Offside Rear puntcure

Offside headlamp image poor

Pass 9 Dec 2014 143,397 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 143,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 131,417 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 131,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 120,836 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 120,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,521 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 100,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear cross brace is badly corroded

splits in wiper blades

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,693 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges of tread

n/s rear outer light is not working

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,525 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,784 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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X851 LER is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X851 LER, 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 X851 LER registered?

X851 LER is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X851 LER safe to buy?

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