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WJ51 DEU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,303 mi
Last recorded93,303 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 DEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 70,470 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,815 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 20 Jun 2014 63,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 15 May 2013 63,056 miles

FRONT DISC & PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/F & REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 16 May 2012 61,012 miles

O/S/F & REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

Fail 16 May 2012 61,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/F & REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

Pass 18 May 2011 58,402 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES

REAR VIBRATION BAR RUSTY

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS O/S/R

UNABLE TO OPEN O/S/R DOOR

Pass 19 May 2010 56,461 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW OUTER EDGE

TEMP REPAIR N/S SIDE REPEATER

WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

Pass 19 May 2009 54,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 45,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 39,172 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 DEU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ51 DEU registered?

WJ51 DEU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 DEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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