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GJ51 BFV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,002 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,823 miles

slight damage n/s rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2013 110,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

iar intake pipe missing

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,986 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing bald on outer edge of tread.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 94,416 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 94,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,113 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine and gearbox oil leak

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear cross member support bar corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2009 88,113 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine and gearbox oil leak

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear cross member support bar corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2008 80,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,747 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,541 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GJ51 BFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ51 BFV, 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 GJ51 BFV registered?

GJ51 BFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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