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WF51 WTC

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,376 mi
Last recorded154,376 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 WTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 154,376 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 154,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 147,178 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 147,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 143,642 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 May 2015 142,587 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 142,587 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 139,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,852 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 131,852 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2012 120,220 miles

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

Front and rear discs wearing

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 109,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 61,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate dirty;likely to be misread

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,917 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 WTC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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