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GJ51 LFP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 111,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 93,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads look half way worn

Pass 6 Mar 2010 85,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 74,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 67,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,526 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 47,973 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 LFP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

GJ51 LFP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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