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GF51 ULT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,031 mi
Last recorded131,031 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ULT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 131,031 miles

carried out quick MOT due to making a mistake on retest

Fail 1 Jul 2017 131,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 131,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,000 miles

brake disc worn

tyres started to crack

Fail 15 Feb 2016 129,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

brake disc worn

tyres started to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,830 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 125,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 101,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f inner trackrod end has slight

Fail 12 Dec 2012 101,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/f inner trackrod end has slight

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,662 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,016 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,998 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 ULT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ULT, 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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What year was GF51 ULT registered?

GF51 ULT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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