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WF51 FOT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,490 miles

Front brake discs have slight wear

Nearside Rear bearing slightly rough

Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,490 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)

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

Front brake discs have slight wear

Nearside Rear bearing slightly rough

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,985 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,283 miles

OSF tyre close to legal limit and inner tread breaking up

Fail 1 Oct 2014 37,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades splitting

OSF tyre close to legal limit and inner tread breaking up

Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,077 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 30,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,983 miles

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

rear axle x member corroded need renewing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,835 miles

all wipers split

Fail 24 Sep 2009 24,280 miles

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,338 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 FOT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

WF51 FOT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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