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WJ51 RKY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,575 mi
Last recorded107,575 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 107,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 99,388 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge.

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,388 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge.

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60-15 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak (Selector Seal)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,353 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 74,353 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges(185/60/R15)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,556 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Feb 2011 66,556 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,628 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside 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)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,020 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,097 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,716 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 49,714 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,964 miles

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

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

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 RKY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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