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GJ51 HZG

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,061 mi
Last recorded59,061 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 HZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,061 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 59,058 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2020 59,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,344 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,860 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,109 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,456 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 43,454 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 24,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,454 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 19,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 18,668 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 HZG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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