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GF51 TVJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,404 mi
Last recorded97,404 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,404 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear engine mount has play

Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear engine mount has play

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,094 miles

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,552 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 86,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,243 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre stop not working

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s and o/s front brakes sticking slightly

n/s and o/s rear discs sticking slightly

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,954 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

front washers poor

Fail 20 Oct 2006 32,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

front washers poor

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 TVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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