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GJ51 BKL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,400 mi
Last recorded139,400 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 139,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 139,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 136,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,810 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perishing and feathered.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 128,810 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated.

offside rear tyre perishing and feathered.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,491 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 107,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 94,686 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 94,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 80,577 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 80,544 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 110,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (secondary tread).

Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 46,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,327 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 BKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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