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GF51 ULY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,395 mi
Last recorded133,395 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 133,395 miles

o/s/r axle bush starting to pull away

Fail 22 Aug 2013 133,394 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r axle bush starting to pull away

slight play o/s/f outer roll bar bush

Pass 4 Sep 2012 124,841 miles

o/s/r rear axle bush starting to pull away

Pass 13 Sep 2011 115,824 miles

front & rear number plates smudged

n/s/f outer tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2011 115,824 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front & rear number plates smudged

n/s/f outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,027 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall not deep enough to reach cords at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2009 104,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,028 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 95,028 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 85,385 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 ULY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ULY, 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

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What year was GF51 ULY registered?

GF51 ULY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is GF51 ULY safe to buy?

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