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WF51 FNH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,350 mi
Last recorded82,350 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 FNH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 82,350 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,228 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,970 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 81,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,488 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,081 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,668 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 79,921 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,773 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 78,745 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,944 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,683 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,098 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR INDICATORS GOING WHITE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY BADLY SCORED, CORRODED AND WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,203 miles

REAR INDICATORS GOING WHITE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY BADLY SCORED, CORRODED AND WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,135 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,368 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 57,368 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,151 miles

both number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,151 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,233 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,231 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,754 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces. + brake performance low.

n/s front fog lamp glass cracked.

n/s outer drive shaft gaiter securing band broken.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,027 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 FNH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF51 FNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF51 FNH registered?

WF51 FNH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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