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GJ51 HXU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,465 mi
Last recorded73,465 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 HXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,465 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

both front brake disc worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 73,465 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

both front brake disc worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,582 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,360 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,625 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

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

Both front wiper blades torn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,625 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,252 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed

Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,391 miles

front screen chipped

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 HXU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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