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WJ51 ENP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,182 mi
Last recorded140,182 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ENP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 140,182 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,758 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 135,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 130,484 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 130,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,810 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 114,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 105,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,099 miles

front tyres unevenly worn

tailgate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,775 miles

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

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,775 miles

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 7 May 2009 68,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2009 68,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,727 miles

Front brake discs are rusty. Suspect nearside front strut bearing noisy.

Pass 8 May 2007 49,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper blade is starting to split. †rear number plate is slightly discoloured.

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 ENP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ENP, 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 ENP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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