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WF51 VHZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,846 mi
Last recorded94,846 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 VHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,846 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,846 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,042 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 90,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,755 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 83,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise air bag light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,461 miles

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

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

advise air bag light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,643 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,451 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,451 miles

Nearside Outer 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 8 Apr 2009 75,011 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,984 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,520 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 50,268 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 VHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

WF51 VHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 VHZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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