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WN51 DCF

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,888 mi
Last recorded116,888 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 DCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 116,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases damaged (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt locking mechanism damaged

Oil leak ()

hazard switch damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,657 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,113 miles

Engine is miss-fireing

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,099 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)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine is miss-fireing

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2013 102,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 94,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,383 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front foglight lens damaged

water within both rear light units

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,597 miles

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

Oil leak

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

damage to the nearside front foglight lens

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

both rear light clusters has water within the units

Fail 29 Sep 2010 80,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

damage to the nearside front foglight lens

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

both rear light clusters has water within the units

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,327 miles

covers over inner wings not allowing full inspection

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

covers over inner wings not allowing full inspection

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,727 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front foglight lens damaged

nearside windscreen wiperblade starting to perish

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,285 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2007 59,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,205 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 DCF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DCF, 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 WN51 DCF registered?

WN51 DCF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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