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WF51 LHL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 LHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,229 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,455 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,752 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,535 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads low and discs corroded and worn

front tyres touching plastic mud gaurds on full lock

fuel tank support corroded

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

n/s/f brake hose insecure

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear brake pads low and discs corroded and worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2011 67,322 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

adv child seats in rear view belts only

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,322 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

adv child seats in rear view belts only

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,851 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 47,851 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,325 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 24,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,310 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 LHL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

WF51 LHL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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