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WV51 NMA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 NMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 106,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 106,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,265 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,265 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush badly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush badly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 82,862 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush badly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush badly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 80,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS pick up ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,089 miles

Vibration damper corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vibration damper corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,492 miles

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

Rear vibration damper crroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,917 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,957 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,793 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 61,793 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,803 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 51,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,794 miles

FRONY DISCS WORN ON INNER BRAKE SURFACE

Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,794 miles

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

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

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

FRONY DISCS WORN ON INNER BRAKE SURFACE

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,283 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,984 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,608 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 21,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads 70-80% worn

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,187 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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WV51 NMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 WV51 NMA, 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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WV51 NMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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