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WF51 PGK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,142 mi
Last recorded192,142 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 PGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 192,142 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 192,142 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 185,537 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 185,537 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 176,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine torque restrictor worn(just ok for this mot)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 160,537 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 160,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 150,396 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 142,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 131,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 116,928 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 116,928 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 100,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,991 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 66,077 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 PGK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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