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WF51 NWC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,846 mi
Last recorded131,846 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 NWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 131,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,636 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 127,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear cable support rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,554 miles

rear stabalizer bar corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,650 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 112,027 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 102,786 miles

Bonnet ill fitting

Front washers poor

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear engine mount worn resulting in excessive engine movement

Fail 7 Aug 2009 102,786 miles

Bonnet ill fitting

Front washers poor

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear engine mount worn resulting in excessive engine movement

Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,532 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 70,532 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,971 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 6 Oct 2005 48,518 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 NWC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

WF51 NWC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 NWC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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