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WF51 WCJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,229 mi
Last recorded74,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,229 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,931 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 72,931 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,332 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,325 miles

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

battery insecure

front tyres perished and seperating

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 14 Nov 2012 68,325 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

front tyres perished and seperating

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,312 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 10 Dec 2011 68,312 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 68,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 66,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 64,163 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 62,461 miles

some small chips to windscreen

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 WCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

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

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