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GJ51 BOV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,415 mi
Last recorded135,415 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,296 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 215n/s 284o/s 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,399 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering joint

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,454 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,995 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner of

Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,994 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn inner of

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,948 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,385 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,384 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 42,121 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,828 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2005 27,828 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BOV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BOV, 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 BOV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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