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WL51 GXP

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 GXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,635 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

rear X bar corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

rear X bar corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 105,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,892 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,202 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 55,202 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 9 May 2008 48,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake fluid resovoir damp

nearside steering rack boot wet from oil leak

nearside washer just reaching screen

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

power assisted steering belt age cracked

power assisted steering pipe wet from oil leak

slight smear from both front wipers

unable to open offside rear door, therefore unable to test fully

Fail 9 May 2008 48,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake fluid resovoir damp

nearside steering rack boot wet from oil leak

nearside washer just reaching screen

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

power assisted steering belt age cracked

power assisted steering pipe wet from oil leak

slight smear from both front wipers

unable to open offside rear door, therefore unable to test fully

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,887 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f fog light inop

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

tracking req'd

Fail 2 Jan 2007 33,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f fog light inop

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

tracking req'd

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 GXP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL51 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

WL51 GXP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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