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WV51 RYP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,950 mi
Last recorded82,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 RYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear light slight damage

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,271 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear light slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,398 miles

front registration plate cracked

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/rear light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,077 miles

rear brake discs worn and pitted

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,437 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level slightly over maximum mark

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,437 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level slightly over maximum mark

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,592 miles

N/S wiper blade perished

O/S B pillar trim missing

O/S/F seat belt slow to return

front brake pads very worn

Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,592 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)

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

N/S wiper blade perished

O/S B pillar trim missing

O/S/F seat belt slow to return

front brake pads very worn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,454 miles

O/S/F seat belt slow to return

Fail 19 Nov 2008 38,448 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

O/S/F seat belt slow to return

Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,170 miles

O/S/F seat belt stork surround missing

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2007 31,170 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 Rear 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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F seat belt stork surround missing

O/S/R tyre on limit and perished

front no plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2006 24,082 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,082 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 RYP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

WV51 RYP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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