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MT51 WGM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,036 mi
Last recorded78,036 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 WGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,073 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 76,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,323 miles

coolant level below minimum

lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2015 75,318 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

coolant level below minimum

lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,173 miles

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 74,173 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,669 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,669 miles

rear axle stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,170 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 71,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,661 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2010 67,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2009 65,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 54,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 37,239 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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MT51 WGM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT51 WGM, 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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MT51 WGM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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