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WF51 PDV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,727 mi
Last recorded111,727 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,727 miles

front end damage

Fail 15 Aug 2020 111,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front end damage

Pass 17 Aug 2019 103,330 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

front bumper slightly damaged

head lights slightly loose

Fail 13 Aug 2019 103,321 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edge

front bumper slightly damaged

head lights slightly loose

Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,162 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,730 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 89,729 miles

Centre Front Inner Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Front Inner Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear cross member rusting

Fail 7 Jun 2013 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,676 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 82,596 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,596 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,188 miles

both front discs getting rusty inner face

centre brake light not working

cross bar by fuel tank rusty

inner front brake pads getting low

o/s cv boot slight seep of grease

Pass 18 May 2010 73,992 miles

Rear tie bar, across vehicle before rear axle and behind fuel tank, badly corroded.

Fail 18 May 2010 73,992 miles

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

Rear tie bar, across vehicle before rear axle and behind fuel tank, badly corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,189 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,159 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 PDV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

WF51 PDV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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