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GW51 WWW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,315 mi
Last recorded75,315 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW51 WWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 75,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Worn ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,834 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Front Tyres worn on edges and perishing in tread

Front Washers poor jet but emitting enough clear liquid on screen in conjunction with wipers

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

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

Rear Tyres perishing in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,863 miles

evidence of gearbox oil leak from around nearside inner driveshaft boot

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,863 miles

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

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

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

evidence of gearbox oil leak from around nearside inner driveshaft boot

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,863 miles

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

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

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

evidence of gearbox oil leak from around nearside driveshaft inner boot

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,107 miles

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,511 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,757 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 31,757 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,011 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,792 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 18,382 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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GW51 WWW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GW51 WWW, 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 GW51 WWW registered?

GW51 WWW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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