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WJ51 XUV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,235 mi
Last recorded68,235 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 68,233 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 37% (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,791 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,071 miles

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Fail 17 Jul 2014 50,680 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,680 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,844 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 17 Oct 2012 38,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,961 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,587 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 29,587 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,291 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 26,290 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

wipers begining to split

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,009 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 24,009 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,948 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 16,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,911 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XUV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

WJ51 XUV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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