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WF51 GWG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,876 mi
Last recorded112,876 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 GWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,876 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 102,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 98,149 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 98,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 split (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension brace bar corroded and deteriorated

The vehicle in need of a full brake service!

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension brace bar corroded and weak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,060 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty Lights not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension brace bar corroded and weak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 85,985 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,690 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Sep 2012 78,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,887 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,887 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,775 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 38,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,521 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges. front pads worn

Fail 27 Sep 2006 29,521 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges. front pads worn

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 18,575 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 18,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GWG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

WF51 GWG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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