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WJ51 PNU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,933 mi
Last recorded153,933 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 153,933 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 151,363 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 151,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 141,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 141,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 134,086 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low 3mm, badly worn on inner edge..

o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm, badly worn on inner edge..

Pass 15 Jun 2013 126,665 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 126,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 121,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 117,469 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 117,469 miles

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

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

Rear tailgate button missing.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2010 110,827 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 103,622 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 93,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2008 93,709 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,653 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 PNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PNU, 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 PNU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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