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GF51 TUV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,499 mi
Last recorded68,499 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 TUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop not working

Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,501 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 51,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,007 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,411 miles

Front wiper blades just starting to split.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,550 miles

18% imbalance on front brakes

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 21,555 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 TUV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF51 TUV, 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

How do I check the history of GF51 TUV?

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What year was GF51 TUV registered?

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

Is GF51 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 TUV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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