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GF51 AWC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,600 mi
Last recorded146,600 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 AWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 146,600 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lateral bar on rear suspension corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perish

power steering belt perished

slight play/wear in drivers seat back mechanism

slight roughness in front suspension strut bearings (lock to lock)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 146,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lateral bar on rear suspension corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perish

power steering belt perished

slight play/wear in drivers seat back mechanism

slight roughness in front suspension strut bearings (lock to lock)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 132,769 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

lateral bar on rear axle mountings corroded

play in drivers seat back mechanism

power steering belt starting to perish

slight roughness in both front suspension strut bearing (on lock to lock)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 132,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

lateral bar on rear axle mountings corroded

play in drivers seat back mechanism

power steering belt starting to perish

slight roughness in both front suspension strut bearing (on lock to lock)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 116,811 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 116,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,564 miles

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

Rear suspension cross member excessively corroded although not testable item.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,593 miles

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

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)

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,141 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,141 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 74,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front brake disks are slightly worn and slightly pitted

nsf fog lamp unit damaged but is still working

nsf mirror glass and unit has slight damage

nsf tyre has two nails in tread area

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front brake disks are slightly worn and slightly pitted

nsf fog lamp unit damaged but is still working

nsf mirror glass and unit has slight damage

nsf tyre has two nails in tread area

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,998 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 58,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,351 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,687 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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GF51 AWC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF51 AWC, 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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GF51 AWC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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