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GF51 UMV

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,217 mi
Last recorded107,217 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 107,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 107,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,084 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 105,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,449 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,234 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 UMV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

GF51 UMV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is GF51 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 UMV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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