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WF51 GWV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,437 mi
Last recorded110,437 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,196 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 105,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 100,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,357 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 88,357 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 77,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,698 miles

front and rear brake discs inner surface pitted and ccorroded

Fail 9 May 2011 57,698 miles

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

front and rear brake discs inner surface pitted and ccorroded

Pass 6 May 2010 47,592 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiring support bar corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 41,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 May 2009 41,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 37,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,526 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 32,526 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,238 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,516 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 GWV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

WF51 GWV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 GWV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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