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GF51 YAW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring mounted on cv joint (3.4.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and have poor condition inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,089 miles

Centre Lower gearbox mounting faulty

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn an pitting on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

coolant low

rear brakes slightly uneven application

slight damage to nsr body

washers poorly aimed but adequate function

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,764 miles

front discs poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat nsr preventing full inspection of belt

coolant low

ns head lamp aim set to lower limit

osf door check strap noisey

osf steering arm has slight play at the inner fixing

rear brakes slight uneven application

wipers poor

Fail 10 Dec 2014 89,764 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat nsr preventing full inspection of belt

coolant low

front discs poor condition

ns head lamp aim set to lower limit

osf door check strap noisey

osf steering arm has slight play at the inner fixing

rear brakes slight uneven application

wipers poor

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has edge wear

spare tyre (non temporary type) fitted and wheel in boot severely damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2013 85,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has edge wear

spare tyre (non temporary type) fitted and wheel in boot severely damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear wheels buckled

rear lower engine mount rubber worn

Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,223 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear wheels buckled

rear lower engine mount rubber worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,525 miles

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

handbrake warning light flickers.

n/s front foglight smashed

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise.Strongly Advise new wheel bearing.

rear exhaust mount split but still secure.

rear wheels slightly buckled

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

coolant low.

handbrake warning light flickers.

n/s front foglight smashed

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise.Strongly Advise new wheel bearing.

rear exhaust mount split but still secure.

rear wheels slightly buckled

signs of coolant leak around thermostat area.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,470 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,345 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 61,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,465 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2007 54,465 miles

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,076 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 YAW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YAW, 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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GF51 YAW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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