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GF51 HJO

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,247 mi
Last recorded182,247 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 182,247 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 179,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 173,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 168,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak Minor ()

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

Gearbox mount has slight play

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 168,752 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak Minor ()

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

Gearbox mount has slight play

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 156,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 155,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 151,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 151,059 miles

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 138,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,406 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 120,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,322 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)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2012 104,322 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2011 89,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop lamp disconected

nearside gearbox oil seal leaking

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,715 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2008 68,487 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 68,487 miles

Tie bar/rod modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

front tyres 2 mm on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 45,721 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 45,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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