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WG51 JYJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,202 mi
Last recorded107,202 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 JYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 107,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,708 miles

n/s/r tyre worn // o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 1 Apr 2017 95,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn // o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front inner tie rod slight play!

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,784 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,816 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Dec 2009 44,453 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,940 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,446 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,842 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,244 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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WG51 JYJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WG51 JYJ, 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 WG51 JYJ registered?

WG51 JYJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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