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WV51 RXW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,771 mi
Last recorded98,771 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 RXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,932 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,277 miles

rear body surpport missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension arm corroed

Fail 8 Nov 2012 63,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension arm corroed

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,306 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate OK at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2010 52,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,871 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,127 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 36,127 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,428 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 24,373 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 24,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 RXW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV51 RXW registered?

WV51 RXW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is WV51 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 RXW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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