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GJ51 HYU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,244 mi
Last recorded61,244 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,244 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,192 miles

one of the n/s/r lamps not working.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,186 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

one of the n/s/r lamps not working.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,483 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 54,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,873 miles

bottom engine stabilizer mount worn and breaking up

movement in both offside and nearside front lower arm anti roll bar bushes

offside front seat belt slow to retract

very small play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Fail 20 Aug 2008 42,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

bottom engine stabilizer mount worn and breaking up

movement in both offside and nearside front lower arm anti roll bar bushes

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear wheel bearing starting to rumble and become noisy

very small play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

washers need adjusting

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,522 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 23,758 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 HYU 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 HYU, 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 HYU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is GJ51 HYU safe to buy?

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