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WJ51 XVL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,319 mi
Last recorded124,319 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 107,382 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 10,739 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,672 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 101,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,838 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,159 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 60,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sounds like the exhaust manifold could be cracked but can only be herd from cold

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sounds like the exhaust manifold could be cracked but can only be herd from cold

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,395 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 18,885 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 XVL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

WJ51 XVL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 XVL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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