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PE51 WGU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,088 mi
Last recorded118,088 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 WGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,628 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 113,627 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,855 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 108,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,909 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,944 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2012 84,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,976 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,976 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,232 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,198 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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PE51 WGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PE51 WGU, 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 PE51 WGU registered?

PE51 WGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is PE51 WGU safe to buy?

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