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WR51 XDJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 XDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 97,727 miles

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

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

rear lateral bar corroded

sidewall damage offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

lateral bar corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 94,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

lateral bar corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

lateral bar corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 91,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

lateral bar corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,767 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wheel trims not fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,767 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wheel trims not fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 86,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel cap cover flap not fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 86,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel cap cover flap not fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,426 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wiper blades split

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Fail 1 Jun 2011 79,426 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wiper blades split

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 28 May 2010 66,255 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 66,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r door will not open from inside or out

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,330 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre approaching wear indicators

o/s/f tyre side wall cut but cords not exposed.

o/s/r door will not open from outside.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,330 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre approaching wear indicators

o/s/f tyre side wall cut but cords not exposed.

o/s/r door will not open from outside.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,814 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres uneven wear.

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 48,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres uneven wear.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,435 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 XDJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XDJ, 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 XDJ registered?

WR51 XDJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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