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WJ51 XVZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,867 mi
Last recorded95,867 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,867 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 95,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,036 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,693 miles

Both outer c.v gaitors weaping grease

O/S/R tyre low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,897 miles

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

slight flat spots to offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 77,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,309 miles

EXHAUST SYTSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION / STEEL BOX SECTION ACROSS AXLE CORRODED / BECOMING HOLED SLIGHTLY ADVISE TO REPLACE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,309 miles

EXHAUST SYTSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

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

REAR SUSPENSION / STEEL BOX SECTION ACROSS AXLE CORRODED / BECOMING HOLED SLIGHTLY ADVISE TO REPLACE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,290 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BRAKING SURFACE BECOMING DISCOLOURED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,290 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BRAKING SURFACE BECOMING DISCOLOURED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,841 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,070 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 XVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

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

Is WJ51 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 XVZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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