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WF51 GXB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,762 mi
Last recorded121,762 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 GXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hub getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,645 miles

Headlight lenses getting cloudy

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,906 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,804 miles

Front wipers getting worn

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,978 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,364 miles

Front wiper blades getting worn

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,590 miles

nearside front brake application slightly slower than offside front

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,959 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 86,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Oct 2012 63,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,326 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,601 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,960 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 49,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,210 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 24,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 18,524 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 GXB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

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

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