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WJ51 XVU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,169 mi
Last recorded69,169 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,227 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,227 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,625 miles

Both rear discs pitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,625 miles

Both rear discs pitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,085 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 61,085 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,921 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear discs pitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,413 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn stepped on inside edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,772 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight binding of both rear brakes.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,772 miles

Slight binding of both rear brakes.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,817 miles

Offside rear tyre low in tread.

Rear silencer badly corroded but not leaking.

Some pitting to both front discs.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,946 miles

Some pitting to both front discs.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,946 miles

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

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

Some pitting to both front discs.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,276 miles

Bar connected to rear suspension( from side to side) badly corroded.

Some wear and pitting to front and rear discs.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,527 miles

Front brake pads low.

Some wear to both front discs.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,452 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 XVU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XVU, 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 XVU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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