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WR51 JVC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 JVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 115,167 miles

engine management light on

front discs corroded

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 15 Dec 2011 115,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

front discs corroded

oil leaks

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 23 Dec 2010 107,337 miles

front discs heavily corroded

glow plug light on

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil leaks and level low

Fail 23 Dec 2010 107,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front discs heavily corroded

glow plug light on

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil leaks and level low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear bearing slightly noisey

rear support bar corroded but not dangerous

slight deteriation rear reg plate

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 87,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 69,710 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)

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 JVC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR51 JVC, 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 WR51 JVC registered?

WR51 JVC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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