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WF51 TXP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,185 mi
Last recorded116,185 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 TXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 116,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brakes just passed on parking brake efficiency low on nearside rear

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Fail 13 Feb 2017 116,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brakes just passed on parking brake efficiency low on nearside rear

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,155 miles

bonnet damage

n/s mirror

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 105,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet damage

n/s mirror

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 98,319 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,372 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,721 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre 2mm edge

rear axle support bar e.c. broken in middle

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,439 miles

all tyres wear edges 1.6 to 2mm

o/s/r seat button stiff

rear axle support bar e, c,

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,439 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

all tyres wear edges 1.6 to 2mm

rear axle support bar e, c,

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,331 miles

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

corrosion rear axle support bar

screen scratched

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,331 miles

corrosion rear axle support bar

screen scratched

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 68,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

corrosion support bar

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion support bar

Fail 27 Feb 2009 64,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,884 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 61,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,865 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 29 Sep 2006 46,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 TXP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

WF51 TXP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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