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GF51 DZK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,454 mi
Last recorded99,454 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 DZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,453 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross beam on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strengthening bar / rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 97,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strengthening bar / rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,002 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine / antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,616 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,616 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,560 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,584 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front + split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 74,831 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,887 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,919 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

steel wheel on o/s/r

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,889 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,687 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

n/s/r tyre has nail tread

o/s/f rim slight buckle

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,831 miles

lateral bar underside almost corroded away

plastic arch covers

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,999 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 35,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,541 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,713 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 DZK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF51 DZK, 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 GF51 DZK registered?

GF51 DZK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GF51 DZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 DZK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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