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WG51 MKA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,293 mi
Last recorded170,293 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 MKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 170,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 170,293 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 153,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 1 Dec 2016 145,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,466 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 138,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,141 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 132,141 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,288 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 116,498 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lateral bar corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 116,498 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lateral bar corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 108,322 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 108,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 95,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,260 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 88,260 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,214 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,543 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,641 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 40,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,145 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 MKA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WG51 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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