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AP51 GNV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,005 mi
Last recorded40,005 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 40,005 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,510 miles

centre stoplight not working

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear bolt on crossmember coroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stoplight not working

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear bolt on crossmember coroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,863 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall but not down to cords

rear axle support beam corroded/holed

Fail 14 Sep 2009 28,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,065 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,683 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,683 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,330 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,680 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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AP51 GNV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP51 GNV, 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 AP51 GNV registered?

AP51 GNV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AP51 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 GNV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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