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WL51 FVN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,085 mi
Last recorded108,085 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,085 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 108,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,697 miles

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)

rear axle cross brace corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,520 miles

rear axle cross bar some corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,289 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,339 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 69,339 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,901 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,901 miles

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

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

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

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)

nearside rear outer side light inop.(1of2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,305 miles

front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise,

rear number plate discolouring

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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WL51 FVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WL51 FVN, 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 WL51 FVN registered?

WL51 FVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is WL51 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 FVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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