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WF51 KVS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,240 mi
Last recorded143,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 KVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 143,240 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,736 miles

Rear discs rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2015 140,181 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2015 140,153 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,833 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center brake light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2013 134,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

center brake light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2012 128,539 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 128,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front suspension springs corroded

rear anti vibration strap under vihicle corroded holed

Pass 29 Sep 2011 123,549 miles

rear floor anti vibration brace found under vehicle baddly corroded requires replacement

Fail 21 Sep 2011 123,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear floor anti vibration brace found under vehicle baddly corroded requires replacement

Pass 25 Sep 2010 120,247 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 120,247 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2009 116,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,053 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,223 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 KVS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KVS, 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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WF51 KVS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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