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WR51 JWU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,676 mi
Last recorded91,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 JWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,676 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders .

Fail 17 Jul 2013 91,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

d/s rear wheel bearing slight play

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders .

Pass 16 May 2012 73,887 miles

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 May 2011 66,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 61,339 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 61,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,474 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 57,474 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 54,095 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 54,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,866 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 40,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 JWU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WR51 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR51 JWU?

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What year was WR51 JWU registered?

WR51 JWU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is WR51 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 JWU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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