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WG51 MJX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,876 mi
Last recorded109,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,876 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 92,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,562 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,182 miles

both front outer cv boots held on with cable ties

Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,063 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,976 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

some travel on park brake

Fail 25 Jul 2008 70,976 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

some travel on park brake

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,805 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)

quite a lot of travel at handbrake lever.

stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 28 Jul 2005 49,356 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 49,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 MJX 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 56.3%.

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 WG51 MJX, 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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WG51 MJX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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