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WN51 CYV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,101 mi
Last recorded107,101 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 CYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,101 miles

Play in rack ends

Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Play in rack ends

Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,575 miles

both front brakes slight bind

rear suspension accoustic bar corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,565 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear lateral bar - corroded and holed.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,170 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn outside edge

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

play in engine mounts

rear lateral bar corroded

wipers deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,128 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre worn outside edge

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

play in engine mounts

rear lateral bar corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,849 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,560 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,320 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,926 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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WN51 CYV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN51 CYV, 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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WN51 CYV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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