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GJ51 LFV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 104,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside windscreen has small chips

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,617 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 91,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 75,706 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 59,952 miles

advice washer pump not spraying out constantly

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 LFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

GJ51 LFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is GJ51 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 LFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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