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WV51 TZW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,987 mi
Last recorded67,987 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 TZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

under tray fitted hard to see components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 66,366 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,618 miles

brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,340 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,605 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)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,624 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 10 Aug 2015 58,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,999 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,383 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc(s) wearing thin

rear brake disc(s) wearing thin

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,421 miles

noise noticed from engine belt area

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,309 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 TZW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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