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WF51 NWU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,551 mi
Last recorded162,551 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 NWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 162,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 152,608 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 152,608 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,415 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 135,410 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 126,477 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2014 107,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,905 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 90,899 miles

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

Lateral bar corroded and holed (non supportive)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,441 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,817 miles

Bonnet catch rusty

Pass 6 May 2009 65,454 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 5 May 2009 65,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 2 May 2007 49,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 10 May 2006 40,221 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 40,221 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 38,957 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 NWU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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