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GJ51 BNN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,849 mi
Last recorded104,849 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BNN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 104,849 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f fog lamp n/w

o/s/r tyre perishing(cracking)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 97,778 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f fog lamp n/w

o/s/r tyre perishing(cracking)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,427 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 80,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,629 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,243 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing, front tyres look low on edges but are fine

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,239 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BNN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BNN, 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 BNN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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