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WJ51 XUA

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,695 mi
Last recorded129,695 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 129,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 129,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 119,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 109,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 108,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,757 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,192 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,305 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,596 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,825 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,974 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 XUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

WJ51 XUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 XUA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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