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WF51 WBL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,968 mi
Last recorded155,968 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 WBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 155,968 miles

brake discs all rather worn. pads appear 3/4 worn.

osr tyre worn to min limit.nsr and front tyres worn near to min limit.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 155,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

brake discs all rather worn. pads appear 3/4 worn.

osr tyre worn to min limit.nsr and front tyres worn near to min limit.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 148,739 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 138,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,791 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 116,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,346 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 95,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 84,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 72,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,277 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 59,556 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 59,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,495 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 WBL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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