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WN51 DFC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 DFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 67,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 67,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,264 miles

front brake pads low

front regisration plate damaged

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking gearbox oil

n/s/r tyre has small cut in outer s/wall

rear handbrake cable mounting and abs wiring carrier corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,026 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 48,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,552 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 40,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,514 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 DFC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN51 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

WN51 DFC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is WN51 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN51 DFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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