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WJ51 PTY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 123,363 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Inner gear box oil leak from the drive shaft gaiter seal

engine oil leak/ cam belt and aux belt contaminated with oil

Pass 15 Aug 2015 114,089 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 114,089 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 103,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when spun

slight fluid leak from around steering rack area

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when spun

slight fluid leak from around steering rack area

Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,108 miles

boot opening button broken but boot can be opend

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,815 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 93,815 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,645 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 89,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,075 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 84,075 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,347 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres getting low on tread.rear side to side bar that holds abs wiring is badly corrded and required very soon. front disc pads border line for mot.

Fail 20 Aug 2007 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

underside oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2007 68,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

underside oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,907 miles

engine oil leaks. rear tyres getting low.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 46,046 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 PTY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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