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CE51 GWV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,956 mi
Last recorded103,956 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 GWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,956 miles

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

o/s outer cv gaiter deteriating

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 6 Mar 2015 103,822 miles

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn and breaking up

rear boot lock missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,634 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,265 miles

battery insecure

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 94,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,803 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,785 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,216 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 81,390 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,805 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust system corroded

front antirole bar corroded

fuel pipe breather insicure

power steering pipes corroded

power steering rack damp

rear wiper blade worn

unable to check n/s/r child seat fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,339 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,609 miles

customer advised renew offside wiper blade also adjust headlamps

nearside front indicator light discolouring

nearside front inner plastic wheel arch loose

rear cross bar corroding

whirring sound from engine area

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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CE51 GWV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CE51 GWV, 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 CE51 GWV registered?

CE51 GWV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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