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WF51 XEG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,523 mi
Last recorded115,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 XEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,523 miles

Oil leak excessive from engine ()

air box intake pipe has fallen apart

brake fluid reservoir bracket rotten and damp around rear no obvious leaks seen

general corrosion on sills

rear brace bar excessively rotten and weak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,902 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front jacking point slightly damaged

Oil leak

Rear axle bar corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,472 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slighty

Fail 30 Jan 2015 94,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,420 miles

front brake discs heavily scored and worn

front tyres worn (just legal)

items removed from rear view mirror

rear shox weak

wiper motor noisy

Fail 4 Feb 2014 89,420 miles

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

front brake discs heavily scored and worn

front tyres worn (just legal)

items removed from rear view mirror

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and badly cracked

rear shox weak

wiper motor noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,461 miles

chips in screen

front discs corroded

front number plate damaged

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre cracking and starting to split

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

chips in screen

front discs corroded

front number plate damaged

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre cracking and starting to split

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,695 miles

coolant level just below minimum

exhaust coroding

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/r tyre punctured on outer edge of tyre

noise from cam belt area ( possible water pump )

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,593 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

front brake pads worn low

kerb damage to wheel trims , various oil leaks ,corrosion to exhaust , slight damage to frt number plate

Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,153 miles

engine mountings worn.

front number plate cracked.

front tyres worn on edges.

wheel trims damaged.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,391 miles

coolant expansion bottle empety

n/s/r tyre worn low and badly cracked

o/s/f door strap loose

rear shocks weak

scraches to varius body panels

slight leak from n/s inner drive shaft boot

slight oil leaks

wheel trims damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,391 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant expansion bottle empety

n/s/r tyre worn low and badly cracked

o/s/f door strap loose

rear shocks weak

scraches to varius body panels

slight leak from n/s inner drive shaft boot

slight oil leaks

wheel trims damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2008 47,295 miles

Offside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,295 miles

Offside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,069 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XEG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

WF51 XEG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is WF51 XEG safe to buy?

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