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WV51 RWY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 137,300 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 137,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,624 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face is badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (right on the limit) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 121,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 116,438 miles

rear axle rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,438 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,313 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 111,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 105,350 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,445 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,371 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 93,371 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,455 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 87,455 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,870 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 81,870 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,465 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,983 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,944 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,046 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,186 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,074 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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WV51 RWY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RWY, 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 RWY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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