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WV51 RXP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 RXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,743 miles

bad oil leak.

rear lateral tie-bar corroded and deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 95,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

bad oil leak.

rear lateral tie-bar corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,515 miles

engine oil leak.

rear lateral tiebar corroded/disintegrated.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 77,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

engine oil leak.

rear lateral tiebar corroded/disintegrated.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,357 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,357 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 53,290 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all four tyres close to legal limit

brake fluid contaminated with water

front brake worn dis coloures and scored

offside front cv boot seeping grease

offside rear brake binding

rear nearside to offside rear support beam corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 47,776 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads close to legal limit

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2010 47,776 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads close to legal limit

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2009 42,951 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 42,951 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2008 39,527 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 39,527 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 35,981 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 35,981 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,476 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 RXP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RXP, 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 WV51 RXP registered?

WV51 RXP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WV51 RXP shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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