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WJ51 XVN

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,464 mi
Last recorded122,464 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,464 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

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)

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,123 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner rack tie rod play

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 108,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner rack tie rod play

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,231 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake lever play

Fail 20 Oct 2014 97,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake lever play

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,919 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)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,912 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 78,708 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,439 miles

screw in tread offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2010 67,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

screw in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2009 61,837 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight difference in the rate of increase and decrease of rear brakes aplication

Fail 10 Oct 2009 61,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight difference in the rate of increase and decrease of rear brakes aplication

Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,553 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,776 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 11 Nov 2005 24,711 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 24,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

NOTE:o/s rear tyre ON limit.

NOTE:unable to see front inner pads.

adv: front discs with some light corrosion, †

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 XVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVN, 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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WJ51 XVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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