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WR51 RRY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,038 mi
Last recorded162,038 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 162,038 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre wear on 2mm tread bars

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 161,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre wear on 2mm tread bars

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 144,843 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 144,838 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on edges and close to 2mm markers

gearbox oil leak

nearside strut bearing noisy when steering turned?

slight weep from pas rack

Pass 18 Dec 2009 127,149 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 127,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 106,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,330 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RRY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

WR51 RRY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2001.

Is WR51 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 RRY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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