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WF51 YZL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,109 mi
Last recorded115,109 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 115,109 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear lower engine mounting bush slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2022 111,371 miles

Hazard switch deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 111,371 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 107,400 miles

Hazard switch working but deteriorated

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tyre getting low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear stabiliser bar / beam corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 107,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard switch working but deteriorated

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tyre getting low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear stabiliser bar / beam corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 103,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear carrier bar has corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,896 miles

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

rear carrier bar has corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,988 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,979 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

rear carrier corroed

Fail 30 Nov 2016 84,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

rear carrier corroed

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,449 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,491 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear carrier tube corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,434 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,346 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in offside steering arm knuckle

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 48,275 miles

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

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 YZL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

WF51 YZL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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