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WJ51 DAU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,421 mi
Last recorded164,421 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 DAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 164,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel low

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 164,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel low

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 155,893 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT/CANNOT FULLY ACESS/BRAKE EFFORT MET (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear resonator bar corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 151,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not fully access (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

engine cover/undertrays fitted

rear resonator bar corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 151,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not fully access (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

engine cover/undertrays fitted

rear resonator bar corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 146,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear resenator bar corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 146,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear resenator bar corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 137,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear resenator bar corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 137,966 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear resenator bar corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 132,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear resenator bar corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 127,192 miles

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

resonator bar at rear corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 127,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

resonator bar at rear corroded

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 118,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 107,594 miles

slight binding of o/s/front brake pads.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,203 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 50,165 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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WJ51 DAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ51 DAU, 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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WJ51 DAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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