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WF51 VHP

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,301 mi
Last recorded153,301 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 VHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 153,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Dec 2013 153,300 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 143,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 143,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 137,028 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 137,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 127,943 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)

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 13 Jan 2011 127,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,826 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 116,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,596 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted/worn

Fail 14 Jan 2009 101,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

front and rear discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 17 Jan 2008 85,022 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 85,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,476 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 69,466 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise offside front tyre is wearing to bald on inner and outer edges

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 VHP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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