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CE51 GZT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,266 mi
Last recorded199,266 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 GZT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 199,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 199,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play nearside inner steering rack end

Pass 5 Nov 2014 193,110 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 193,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake ferrals corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 186,147 miles

corrosion on front abs rings

rear support bar corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 186,147 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear support bar corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 169,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 169,147 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 151,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s no plate light dim

Pass 25 Oct 2010 132,999 miles

front anti roll bar plastic covering flaking off

unable to open tailgate boot floor not checked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 116,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2007 79,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,842 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,689 miles

will require offside and nearside front brake pads and discs in near future

Fail 13 Oct 2005 43,689 miles

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

will require offside and nearside front brake pads and discs in near future

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 GZT 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 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 GZT, 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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CE51 GZT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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