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RE51 WRK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,040 mi
Last recorded116,040 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 WRK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 116,040 miles

rear crossmember severely corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 116,038 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear crossmember severely corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

off side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,815 miles

offside number plate lamp lens missing.

offside rear tyre tread low.

rear chassis lateral bar severely corroded:- recommend new.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside number plate lamp lens missing.

offside rear tyre tread low.

rear chassis lateral bar severely corroded:- recommend new.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,508 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to limit.

offside number plate lens missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,979 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded.

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

noise at offside rear wheel bearing will need attention later on.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 79,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn/corroded.

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

noise at offside rear wheel bearing will need attention later on.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,140 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 49,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RE51 WRK 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 69.2%.

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 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 RE51 WRK, 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 RE51 WRK registered?

RE51 WRK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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