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WJ51 PNF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,124 mi
Last recorded155,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 155,124 miles

rear brake disc pitted and worn.front brake disc pitted and worn.nearside and offside rear axle bushis worn.offside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edge nearing limits

Fail 17 Jan 2012 155,124 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear brake disc pitted and worn.front brake disc pitted and worn.nearside and offside rear axle bushis worn.offside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edge nearing limits

Pass 18 Feb 2011 144,627 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Feb 2010 132,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 109,885 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 109,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 89,372 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 84,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 65,638 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 PNF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PNF, 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 PNF registered?

WJ51 PNF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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