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GJ51 KTE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,986 mi
Last recorded98,986 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,986 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,333 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf inner drive shaft gaiter sill is slightly leaking gear box oil

nsf outer anti roll bar bush has play

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy when road wheel is spun by hand

osr tyre is perrished on inner and outer side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2009 82,340 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf inner drive shaft gaiter sill is slightly leaking gear box oil

nsf outer anti roll bar bush has play

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy when road wheel is spun by hand

osr tyre is perrished on inner and outer side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2008 62,359 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2007 46,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,474 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 24,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake imblance of 23%

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 KTE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

GJ51 KTE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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