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BO51 GZM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,098 mi
Last recorded156,098 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 GZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 156,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 156,090 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering fluid low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 149,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 149,344 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,595 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2015 137,595 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,994 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,711 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2012 103,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,458 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,458 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2010 89,921 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2009 83,540 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 83,522 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,126 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2008 80,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,243 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 52,218 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 37,497 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,497 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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BO51 GZM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BO51 GZM, 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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BO51 GZM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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