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WN51 TVX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,587 mi
Last recorded99,587 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,587 miles

Both front fog lamps not working. Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor.

Fail 19 Aug 2025 99,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both front fog lamps not working. Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor.

Pass 24 Aug 2024 97,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge slight low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

near side wing mirror glass crack.

Fail 24 Aug 2024 97,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge slight low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

near side wing mirror glass crack.

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 90,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,504 miles

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Emission Just Met the Limit.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,492 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Emission Just Met the Limit.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,828 miles

Emission just met the limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,128 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 88,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both Sides. (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,299 miles

Emission just met limit

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak slightly damp (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,463 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front inner brake pads appear thin

Fail 27 Feb 2017 84,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front inner brake pads appear thin

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,639 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,356 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,468 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,468 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,252 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 69,240 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,715 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,954 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,648 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 50,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,745 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 TVX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

WN51 TVX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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