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FY51 WHF

2001 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,555 mi
Last recorded95,555 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 95,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 86,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,277 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 54,277 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,514 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,586 miles

High level brake light inoperative.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,586 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

High level brake light inoperative.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,045 miles

inner faces of front brake discs very rusty,

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,650 miles

Front brake pads appear worn

slight corrosion to braking surface of front brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,393 miles

Tyres showing signs of 'age cracks'

Very narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface of both front discs

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,073 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age cracking across the tread and on the sidewalls !

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,934 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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FY51 WHF is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY51 WHF, 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 FY51 WHF registered?

FY51 WHF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is FY51 WHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 WHF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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