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CE51 GXN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,991 mi
Last recorded105,991 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 GXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 105,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 99,970 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 99,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 84,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 84,126 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,812 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Feb 2012 79,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear door,outer handle not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear door,outer handle not working.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and rear tyres worn

Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,804 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,959 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,478 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 57,478 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,592 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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CE51 GXN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

CE51 GXN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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