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WJ51 PMV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,830 mi
Last recorded127,830 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,830 miles

boot lid can not be opened from outside

Fail 16 Oct 2013 127,830 miles

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

boot lid can not be opened from outside

Pass 20 Dec 2012 123,131 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 123,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 109,449 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 109,449 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,628 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,660 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 90,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 85,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 64,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 47,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 47,519 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 PMV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ51 PMV, 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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What year was WJ51 PMV registered?

WJ51 PMV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 PMV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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