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GA51 JEA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,449 mi
Last recorded144,449 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA51 JEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 144,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 136,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 131,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs starting to show signs of wear.

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to show signs of wear. slight roughness felt.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 125,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs starting to show signs of wear.

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to show signs of wear. slight roughness felt.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 119,934 miles

offside and nearside front tyres showing signs of wear. 185/60/15

Fail 28 Jul 2011 119,934 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

offside and nearside front tyres showing signs of wear. 185/60/15

Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,072 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 108,673 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

been in a rear end shunt

Pass 10 Nov 2009 108,673 miles

been in a rear end shunt

Fail 11 Oct 2008 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 86,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,191 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,615 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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GA51 JEA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GA51 JEA, 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 GA51 JEA registered?

GA51 JEA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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