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GJ51 BKO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,723 mi
Last recorded110,723 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,723 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 74,845 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise nearside door mirror cracked

advise oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air con top up and disinfectant

antifreeze content is weak

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

cam belt should be changed at 60 000 miles or after 5 years

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,714 miles

various scratches on the wind screen

Fail 25 Jan 2008 55,714 miles

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

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

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

various scratches on the wind screen

Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,178 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 42,628 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 42,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GJ51 BKO 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 75%.

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 BKO, 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 BKO registered?

GJ51 BKO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is GJ51 BKO safe to buy?

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