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WJ51 WFS

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

27,346 mi
Last recorded27,346 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 WFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 27,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 26,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot clip insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 26,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,369 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 25,366 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,265 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,976 miles

coolant low and seepage on subframe

engine noise

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,287 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,640 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 20,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,731 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 16,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,959 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 12,256 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 WFS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

WJ51 WFS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is WJ51 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 WFS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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