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WR51 JDZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 JDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,249 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 126,249 miles

Emissions not tested oil low (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,069 miles

Oil leak ()

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

osr aux sidelight n/w

rear trampbar corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 114,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak ()

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

osr aux sidelight n/w

rear trampbar corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,003 miles

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

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

osr aux sidelight n/w,rear tramp bar corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 106,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

osr aux sidelight n/w,rear tramp bar corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2014 105,221 miles

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

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

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

osr aux sidelight n/w.rear tramp bar corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 105,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

osr aux sidelight n/w.rear tramp bar corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,129 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,762 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 89,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,901 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 80,901 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,357 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 74,241 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2006 63,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 58,367 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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WR51 JDZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WR51 JDZ, 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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WR51 JDZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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