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FY51 GVT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,112 mi
Last recorded123,112 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 123,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine managment light on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 123,112 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,186 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 112,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,145 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 101,145 miles

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

advise gear box stable bush

advise osf disc tatty condtion

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,089 miles

Front discs corroded on the inner edge

Unable to check nearside rear seat due to child chair

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,018 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,018 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,870 miles

O/S/R door will not open from the outside

rear brace bar corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2008 56,870 miles

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

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

O/S/R door will not open from the outside

rear brace bar corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 48,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,934 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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FY51 GVT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FY51 GVT, 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 FY51 GVT registered?

FY51 GVT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is FY51 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 GVT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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