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WJ51 XWE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 78,278 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres getting low

rear axle carrier corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,819 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,180 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,159 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,497 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,544 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 XWE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

WJ51 XWE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is WJ51 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 XWE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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