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WF51 YXP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 YXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 145,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 145,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Driveshaft toothed ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 139,563 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower Engine stabiliser bar rubber bush split causing excessive movement

Underbody brace bar excessively corroded and partly missing

Fail 19 Nov 2015 139,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower Engine stabiliser bar rubber bush split causing excessive movement

Underbody brace bar excessively corroded and partly missing

Fail 14 Nov 2014 132,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

overdue for timing belt change

rear brace bar is badly corroded & holed

rear lower engine support is worn (dog leg)

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 14 Nov 2014 132,527 miles

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

overdue for timing belt change

rear brace bar is badly corroded & holed

rear lower engine support is worn (dog leg)

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,894 miles

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

brace bar badly corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 124,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brace bar badly corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012
Fail 15 Nov 2012 118,218 miles

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

H/brake loose to floor slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

lateral bar corroded

rear lower engine mtg split

Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,657 miles

Lower rear engine mounting bush deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Underbody lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 17 Nov 2011 109,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Both rear inner sidelights not working

Lower rear engine mounting bush deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Underbody lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,450 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,705 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,127 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,935 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 YXP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

WF51 YXP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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