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WJ51 ZRT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,892 mi
Last recorded95,892 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ZRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,892 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 95,892 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 81,163 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 81,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 damage to front bumper

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,422 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 74,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,032 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hole in front bumper

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,673 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 52,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,032 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 ZRT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

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

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