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WF51 WBY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,506 mi
Last recorded80,506 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 80,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,969 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 75,969 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 74,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,492 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,333 miles

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,446 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,735 miles

Rear lateral cross bar excessively corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,731 miles

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

n/s/f wheel trim is missing

rear axle/body support bar is badly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2010 32,711 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

n/s/f wheel trim is missing

rear axle/body support bar is badly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,674 miles

both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls and just starting to show the cords

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,191 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 25,191 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,370 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 WBY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

WF51 WBY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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