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WJ51 XUF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,325 mi
Last recorded76,325 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2014 76,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 531,121 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,119 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,155 miles

rear cross bar corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,620 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 XUF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ51 XUF registered?

WJ51 XUF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is WJ51 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 XUF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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