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WR51 MUB

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 MUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,994 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface

Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,308 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,048 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,845 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,845 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,139 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,139 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,025 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,022 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,398 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 34,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 28,290 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 MUB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MUB, 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 MUB registered?

WR51 MUB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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