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GF51 XXO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,950 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 90,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,604 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 87,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,173 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,456 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

head lamp main lighting switch jammed on headlamp operation ??? operation correct now

near sides front lower driving lamp glass lens damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2010 71,456 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

head lamp main lighting switch jammed on headlamp operation ??? operation correct now

near sides front lower driving lamp glass lens damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,430 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,430 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,906 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,906 miles

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

Rear Lower Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

off side front brake binds slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,106 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear drakes grab slightly???

Fail 22 Nov 2007 56,106 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear drakes grab slightly???

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,107 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 48,107 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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 XXO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

GF51 XXO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is GF51 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 XXO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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