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WF51 YJB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

182,762 mi
Last recorded182,762 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 182,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux drive belt in poor condition

o/s/f inner door handle loose

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2018 177,293 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 177,293 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 168,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 168,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 158,879 miles

washer bottle leaking?

Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 144,190 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 144,190 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 134,083 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2013 134,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,939 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

inner face of front discs rusty

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2012 117,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine mil on

inner face of front discs rusty

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 112,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,460 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,198 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 94,198 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 76,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,457 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 55,457 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YJB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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