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WR51 MXK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,933 mi
Last recorded114,933 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 MXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

middle rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,334 miles

Oil leak.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,882 miles

O/S headlamp slightly insecure.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All shock absorbers. (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,483 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,829 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,771 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wiper blades starting to split

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,677 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,414 miles

Oil leak

movement in handbrake lever

Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,414 miles

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

Oil leak

movement in handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,999 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 76,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,321 miles

Oil leak

movement in handbrake lever

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

movement in handbrake lever

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2006 52,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,917 miles

both front wipers split

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 MXK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

WR51 MXK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is WR51 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 MXK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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