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GF51 ULV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ULV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 79,444 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 185/60/15 ()

Fail 3 May 2018 79,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 185/60/15 ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 333kgf o/s 208kgf 38% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,149 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,140 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,886 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,645 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,645 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres are badly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,064 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 44,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,856 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,989 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 38,125 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 ULV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

GF51 ULV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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