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WR51 XRS

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,170 mi
Last recorded127,170 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 XRS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,170 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 121,177 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear shocker pivot slightly worn also has slight noise when has any movement is used

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 5 Dec 2016 121,177 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear shocker pivot slightly worn also has slight noise when has any movement is used

Pass 9 Sep 2015 112,129 miles

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

rear bracing strap corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear bracing strap corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,410 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

rear brace bar slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 103,410 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

rear brace bar slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,785 miles

lateral floorpan bar corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

lateral floorpan bar corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,420 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

lateral floor bar corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,037 miles

Oil leak

lateral floor bar corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 82,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front fog light inop

nearside outer body sill panel dented

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,372 miles

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

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

all four brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front fog light inop

nearside outer body sill panel dented

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,490 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 81,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

power steering belt badly perished

rear cross member weakened by corossion

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,260 miles

Offside Rear 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 XRS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

WR51 XRS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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