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GJ51 KUB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,553 mi
Last recorded140,553 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 140,553 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 140,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 125,185 miles

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

alternator and a/c compressor both noisey

Fail 16 Dec 2009 125,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

alternator and a/c compressor both noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2008 112,905 miles

o/s/r inner side light n/w

Pass 14 Dec 2007 100,699 miles

n/s/f fog lamp n/w

Fail 14 Dec 2007 100,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f fog lamp n/w

Fail 15 Dec 2006 86,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lip of rust on inside of front discs

ornament removed from interior mirror as it obstructs drivers view

Pass 15 Dec 2006 86,312 miles

lip of rust on inside of front discs

ornament removed from interior mirror as it obstructs drivers view

Pass 20 Dec 2005 72,278 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 KUB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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