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WJ51 RFL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,771 mi
Last recorded82,771 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 RFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,771 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside rear lamp cracked

rear body stay bar corroded

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,771 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front wiper deteriorating

offside rear lamp cracked

rear body stay bar corroded

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,731 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake levers on rear calipers not going all way back to stops

nsf washer jet weak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,083 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,046 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,499 miles

N/s/r tyre worn

Fail 10 Mar 2006 31,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

N/s/r tyre perished. †

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 RFL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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