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WF51 WBU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,224 mi
Last recorded129,224 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 WBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,224 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,825 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,938 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 111,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,006 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f brake hose insucure

Fail 4 Nov 2014 89,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f brake hose insucure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,919 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 76,919 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 67,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/f brake discs inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,577 miles

Front brake discs poor

Fail 23 Aug 2010 51,577 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs poor

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,205 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,102 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 36,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,927 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 WBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

WF51 WBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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