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WF51 LHE

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,635 mi
Last recorded90,635 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 LHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,635 miles

boot viewed through rear seats

front brake discs poor condition

front end of vehicle damaged

n/s headlamp loose,bracket broken but not insecure

n/s/f anti rollbar has slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

boot viewed through rear seats

front brake discs poor condition

front end of vehicle damaged

n/s headlamp loose,bracket broken but not insecure

n/s/f anti rollbar has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,930 miles

Offside rear torsion bar noisey but no visible movement

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,693 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2010 67,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

slight pitting of front discs

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,019 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 60,019 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,066 miles

o/s front tyre feathering

Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 46,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,067 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 LHE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

WF51 LHE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 LHE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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