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WJ51 PNO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 PNO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,971 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring corroding (1.6 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring corroding (1.6 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring corroding (1.6 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 68,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,465 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 55,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,674 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,332 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 41,332 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,557 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,557 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,387 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PNO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PNO, 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 PNO registered?

WJ51 PNO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 PNO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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