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WF51 TYB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,399 mi
Last recorded123,399 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 TYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 123,399 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 123,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 115,277 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 115,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 107,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 107,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs

Pass 10 May 2013 101,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 94,223 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 94,223 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2011 86,896 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 80,061 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,615 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 77,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 64,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,740 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 57,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 50,861 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 TYB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

WF51 TYB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 TYB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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