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WJ51 WFU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,391 mi
Last recorded108,391 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 WFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear body cross member corroded -- non structural

Fail 11 Sep 2019 104,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear body cross member corroded -- non structural

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,479 miles

bar between rear axle badly corroded but is a removable part so can not be failed only a support.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 101,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front wipers getting worn

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged but no cavase (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bar between rear axle badly corroded but is a removable part so can not be failed only a support.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear beam rusty.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear beam rusty.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,321 miles

Engine mounting worn

Front wipers not clearing very well.

Rear bar rusty.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 93,321 miles

Engine mounting worn

Front wipers not clearing very well.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear bar rusty.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear noise beam corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 90,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear noise beam corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,076 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight blow front exhaust joint.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 85,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight blow front exhaust joint.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,254 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,732 miles

lateral vibration bar corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,848 miles

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

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 WFU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

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

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