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WF51 UAG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,020 mi
Last recorded171,020 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 UAG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 171,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 171,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 159,735 miles

Rear axle cross member corroded and needs replacing

both front tyres on limit

Pass 10 Feb 2017 141,073 miles

Rear STRENGTHENING BAR CORRODED

Fail 10 Feb 2017 141,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear STRENGTHENING BAR CORRODED

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 112,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour BROKEN LENS WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure WELD BROKEN (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,213 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,967 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,626 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 71,626 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,635 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers split on ends

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,612 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 55,612 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 49,684 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,982 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 42,982 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,345 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 UAG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

WF51 UAG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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