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WF51 YZZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,782 mi
Last recorded53,782 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 53,782 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,888 miles

Nearside outer C/V boot incorrectly secured.

Pass 16 May 2013 40,881 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 40,879 miles

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

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

Nearside front c/v gaiter not poorley secured.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,375 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,086 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,192 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,085 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 25,080 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,220 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 21,219 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 17,099 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 YZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

WF51 YZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 YZZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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