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WX51 ZYS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,647 mi
Last recorded70,647 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 ZYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer check security of C V boot

Nearside Rear tyre of winter type

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

STRONGLY ADVISE rear suspension brace bar badly rusted & holed, not testable item

both front road wheel inner rims slightly buckled

engine management warning light on

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2016 70,647 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS reluctor ring cracked and loose (3.4.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under bonnet (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer check security of C V boot

Nearside Rear tyre of winter type

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

STRONGLY ADVISE rear suspension brace bar badly rusted & holed, not testable item

both front road wheel inner rims slightly buckled

engine management warning light on

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,348 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,238 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,154 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

small split on brake pedal rubber

Fail 31 Dec 2013 56,154 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

small split on brake pedal rubber

Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,564 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 49,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,989 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,719 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 24 Sep 2008 28,281 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s boot reflector broken

Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,149 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 17,527 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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WX51 ZYS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

WX51 ZYS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is WX51 ZYS safe to buy?

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