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WR51 MWG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 MWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

service light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 85,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

service light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,173 miles

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

Light corrosion to front discs

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,211 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,879 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 43,610 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 MWG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

WR51 MWG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is WR51 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 MWG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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