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WF51 DVN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,661 mi
Last recorded83,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 DVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,661 miles

both front anti-roll bar outer bushes deteriorating

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs pitted to inner edges

noise from engine

rear lateral cross member corroding

rotational noise from offside rear wheel when spun

slight play to offside inner steering tie bar

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2021 83,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front anti-roll bar outer bushes deteriorating

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs pitted to inner edges

rear lateral cross member corroding

rotational noise from offside rear wheel when spun

slight play to offside inner steering tie bar

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,042 miles

air intake pipe broken

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

front and rear number plates deteriorating

grease around nearside front outer driveshaft boot

minor stone chips to windscreen

oil around engine

rear lateral cross bar corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,104 miles

Chips in front windscreen

Air intake pipe broken

Body work damaged

Both front tyres on 3mm but worn smooth to inner edges

Both headlamps fading

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Front brake disc's corroding to edges

Oil leaks

Small pin hole in nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,049 miles

lower engine stabiliser mount deteriorating

nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

oil around lower part of engine

Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,049 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

lower engine stabiliser mount deteriorating

nearside rear brake backing plate damp

nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

oil around lower part of engine

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,933 miles

both front tyres worn smooth to inner edges

both rear tyres on 2mm

damage to front end

front brake disc's look worn

nearside front abs ring covered in greese

offside front tyre on legal llimits

oil leaks

play to engine stabilizer mount

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,856 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes starting to split

chips in front windscreen

front brake disc's pitted to edges

offside front tyre on 2mm but less to inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leaks

play to engine stabilizer mount

Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,856 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)

both front antiroll bar bushes starting to split

chips in front windscreen

front brake disc's pitted to edges

offside front tyre on 2mm but less to inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leaks

play to engine stabilizer mount

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,306 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,606 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 62,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,073 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 59,025 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pump has slight seapage of oil from a failed seal

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag lamp ON

power steering pump has slight seapage of oil from a failed seal

service lamp ON

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight marks nsr seat belt

Fail 5 Jul 2011 52,010 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight marks nsr seat belt

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,076 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 50,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 47,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,909 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 39,420 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,225 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,133 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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WF51 DVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WF51 DVN, 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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WF51 DVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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