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GJ51 HZS

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,427 mi
Last recorded91,427 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 HZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,427 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

centre stop light not working

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2016 91,381 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

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

centre stop light not working

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,495 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,493 miles

both rear tyres perished on outter sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,323 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,677 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 48,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,836 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

slight imbalance of front brakes

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 HZS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red 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 HZS, 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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What year was GJ51 HZS registered?

GJ51 HZS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 HZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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