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WJ51 XTU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,491 mi
Last recorded64,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,170 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,169 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,312 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,312 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,916 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,784 miles

front brake pads look to be worn

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2006 21,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 16,657 miles

Play noted at front outer anti-roll bar bushes

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 XTU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

WJ51 XTU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is WJ51 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 XTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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