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WJ51 PTX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,392 mi
Last recorded115,392 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 PTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 113,847 miles

Rear axle support bar corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 113,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle support bar corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle cross beam corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2019 110,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle cross beam corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle cross bar corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 109,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle cross bar corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 109,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure brackets broken (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded on brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2017 105,875 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,509 miles

Lateral floorpan bar badly corroded.

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,392 miles

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

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

Lateral floorpan bar badly corroded.

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 88,673 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 79,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 62,372 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 12 May 2008 62,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,287 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 42,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 41,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 38,532 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 PTX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

WJ51 PTX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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