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GJ51 BHK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,178 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc rusted and brake binding slightly (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,252 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,905 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate req att soon

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,230 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Apr 2014 81,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight leak of grease from o/s/f cv gaiter

Pass 3 Apr 2011 57,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2011 57,334 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,551 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,547 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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GJ51 BHK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ51 BHK, 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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GJ51 BHK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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