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WR51 XFC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,929 mi
Last recorded85,929 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,929 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades split

coolant level low

slight play in o/s inner tie rod

Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,844 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn

noise on front suspension

o/s/ mirror glass loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,844 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn

noise on front suspension

o/s/ mirror glass loose

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,237 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 75,235 miles

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

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

rattle from exhaust near catalyst

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,652 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 67,652 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s wiper split,n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s wiper split,n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2007 52,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,846 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XFC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

WR51 XFC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is WR51 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 XFC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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