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GF51 UKY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,662 mi
Last recorded111,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,662 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 111,661 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,156 miles

n/s/f+o/s/f brake discs in poor condition

rear brace bar corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 103,156 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)

n/s/f+o/s/f brake discs in poor condition

rear brace bar corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,810 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,218 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,746 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 72,746 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2006 63,972 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 63,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,214 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 UKY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY?

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What year was GF51 UKY registered?

GF51 UKY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is GF51 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 UKY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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