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WF51 WCG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,096 mi
Last recorded50,096 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 WCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,318 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 46,318 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,757 miles

drivers rear view restricted

Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers rear view restricted

inboard front pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,027 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,865 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 38,865 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

power steering rack has slight leak

slight bind to offside front wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,794 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing wear bars on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,640 miles

advise offside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,639 miles

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

advise offside front and offside rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,083 miles

Both wiper blades

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre are perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,434 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 20,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,391 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 20,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,831 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 18,822 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 16,146 miles

Front Wiper Blades Starting To Split

N/S/F Washer Jet Partially Blocked

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 WCG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey 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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

WF51 WCG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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