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X87 LFV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,647 mi
Last recorded123,647 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 LFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,647 miles

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

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

rear outer sills rusty

rear torsion bar suspension stablizer bar rotten

Fail 19 Aug 2011 123,647 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

rear outer sills rusty

rear torsion bar suspension stablizer bar rotten

Pass 12 May 2010 110,358 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear door will not open from the outside.

rear lateral bar is corroded but is not weakening the structual strength.

Pass 9 May 2009 100,427 miles

rear axel beam is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 77,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,433 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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X87 LFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X87 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X87 LFV?

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What year was X87 LFV registered?

X87 LFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X87 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X87 LFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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