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GF51 KCY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,193 miles

Front and rear tyres are of different size

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,193 miles

Front and rear tyres are of different size

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,127 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,127 miles

Front tyres different size to rear

Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,077 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,554 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 69,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,880 miles

n/s + rear wipers split

nsf tyre low on outer edge

nsr tyre on 3mm

slight interaction in tail lights

auxillary pulley noisy

both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

auxillary pulley noisy

both rear tyre treads cracking

n/s + rear wipers split

nsf tyre low on outer edge

nsr tyre on 3mm

slight interaction in tail lights

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,378 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 55,378 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 35,658 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 KCY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 KCY registered?

GF51 KCY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is GF51 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 KCY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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