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WN51 ZVU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,953 mi
Last recorded175,953 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 175,953 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring deteriorated (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lateral bar corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 173,477 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lateral mounting bar corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 123,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Wiper blades split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lateral mounting bar corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 169,359 miles

Clutch pedal bent

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Mirror assembly slightly damaged

Rear lateral bar corroded and broken in two

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 13 Nov 2017 163,391 miles

Clutch pedal bent

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Repaired with lens tape (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Support bar corroded

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 163,391 miles

Clutch pedal bent

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Repaired with lens tape (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Support bar corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 159,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear support beam corroded

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 159,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear support beam corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 153,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

lateral bar corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 153,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

lateral bar corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 146,815 miles

Clutch pedal bent

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear latteral bar corroded

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 146,813 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal bent

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear latteral bar corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 132,214 miles

Clutch pedal bent

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

Rear support bar corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 132,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Clutch pedal bent

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

Rear support bar corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 117,104 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pedal bent

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipe condition not visable

Fail 16 Nov 2012 117,102 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pedal bent

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipe condition not visable

Fail 5 Dec 2011 101,376 miles

Clutch pedal starting to bend

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,376 miles

Clutch pedal starting to bend

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,184 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner edge

hazard light switch slightly worn

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2010 84,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded inner edge

hazard light switch slightly worn

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,174 miles

temporary repair to boot lock mechanisum

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 60,492 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 60,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 445,433 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 ZVU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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