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MA51 WFL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,492 mi
Last recorded84,492 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 WFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,492 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,969 miles

front Brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front Brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,670 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,670 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,732 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,482 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,322 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front wiper blade slightly bent

Fail 17 Aug 2006 45,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,027 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,004 miles

nearside front tyre close to wearbar indicators

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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MA51 WFL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA51 WFL, 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 MA51 WFL registered?

MA51 WFL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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