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WX51 DXS

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,545 mi
Last recorded58,545 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 DXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,545 miles

o/s/f front and both rear tyres cracking

rear cross beam corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,545 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f front and both rear tyres cracking

poor contact inner face of front discs

rear cross beam corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,049 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 58,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,764 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 55,472 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 55,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake discs rusty

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2007 48,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,435 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 37,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WX51 DXS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WX51 DXS, 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 WX51 DXS registered?

WX51 DXS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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