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AP51 WRF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,891 mi
Last recorded112,891 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 112,890 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,313 miles

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

Rear body support beam corroded

Rear foot brake effort low

Fail 10 Aug 2023 108,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear body support beam corroded

Rear foot brake effort low

Pass 13 Aug 2022 103,674 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,134 miles

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

rear cross beam corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear cross beam corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 99,107 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear cross beam corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 93,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,539 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 91,115 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 91,115 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,031 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 89,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,879 miles

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

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,335 miles

n/s /f wiper slightly split

n/s/f tyre cracks on side wall & weareing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,950 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 84,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,885 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 82,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AP51 WRF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP51 WRF, 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 AP51 WRF registered?

AP51 WRF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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