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WF51 VHV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,954 mi
Last recorded62,954 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,954 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 62,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,286 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 35,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to n/s rear

n/s o/s front anti roll bar bushes starting to deterioate

o/s front tyre getting low on edges

rear engine mount starting to get weak

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,459 miles

accident damage to n/s rear

n/s o/s front anti roll bar bushes starting to deterioate

o/s front tyre getting low on edges

rear engine mount starting to get weak

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2013 27,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,401 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,286 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 16,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,176 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,636 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 15,636 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,469 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 12,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,956 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 VHV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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