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GJ51 KTL

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,838 mi
Last recorded171,838 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 KTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 171,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 171,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 164,768 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 164,768 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 158,725 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 163,383 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 163,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 147,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 147,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,704 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,718 miles

nearside wheel bearing rumberling slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,241 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 95,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2009 72,302 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 72,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,766 miles

Advise wear on off side front tyre

Advise wear on off side rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 31,442 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 KTL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

GJ51 KTL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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