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WK51 ZXS

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,193 mi
Last recorded152,193 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 ZXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 152,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 152,193 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 148,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 148,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 142,286 miles

rear cross beam is badly corroded and holed

Fail 27 Aug 2014 142,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear cross beam is badly corroded and holed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 134,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear vibration bar

rear boot glass loose

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,447 miles

rear axle tie bar rusted in holes

Fail 17 Aug 2012 118,286 miles

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

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

rear axle tie bar rusted in holes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 103,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front power steering pipe rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,264 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusted

wiper rubbers deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2010 88,164 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs rusted

wiper rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,504 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 69,490 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,572 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear no. plate poor

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,073 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 43,073 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s windscreen washer poor

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,906 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to both rear outer seatbelts

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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WK51 ZXS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WK51 ZXS, 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 WK51 ZXS registered?

WK51 ZXS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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