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RA51 WWE

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 WWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall damaged/scrubbed

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,450 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.96 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.39% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.80% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn advise replace (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn advise replace (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,694 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,003 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,271 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,260 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,252 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,279 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 37,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,879 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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RA51 WWE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RA51 WWE, 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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RA51 WWE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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