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WF51 FGE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 FGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit

Fail 21 Sep 2017 113,040 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,402 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 108,402 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,546 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 100,546 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,116 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 27 Sep 2012 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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)

rear axle vibration brace corroded and part missing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,681 miles

rear beam brace rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2010 81,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn uneaven

Rear crossmember corroded

Slight play in OSF steering arm inner joint

Fail 28 Sep 2010 81,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn uneaven

Rear crossmember corroded

Slight play in OSF steering arm inner joint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,312 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Fail 17 Sep 2009 75,312 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

n/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,883 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 64,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

AUX(fan belt)belt starting to shread??

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 56,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,748 miles

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

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

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 FGE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FGE, 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 WF51 FGE registered?

WF51 FGE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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