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WF51 GVN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,834 mi
Last recorded107,834 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,834 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight bracket broken but headlight still secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Various under body corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight bracket broken but headlight still secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,453 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around by gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sound bar missing

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strong advise windscreen marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt couple of seats fitted in rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner lower wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

rear sound bar corroded away & missing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear sound bar corroded & missing

child seat fitted in rear

rear gearbox mounting defective

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Sep 2016 85,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear sound bar corroded & missing

child seat fitted in rear

rear gearbox mounting defective

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow on centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted in rear

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear centre sound bar badly corroded

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 16 Sep 2015 82,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow on centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted in rear

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear centre sound bar badly corroded

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

offside abs ring on cv joint cracked

offside front tyre worn on both edges

strong advise centre stablizer bar corroded away

Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on both edges

strong advise rear cross brace corroded & holed

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre worn on both edges

strong advise rear cross brace corroded & holed

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,020 miles

nsf wheel slight bind

oil level low

osf outer door handle faulty

osf tyre wear on edges 185 60 15

osr inner dual side light inop

rear floor metal cross brace corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,228 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,630 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 57,630 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,085 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 46,085 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,221 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,507 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 GVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

WF51 GVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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