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GJ51 LSC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,529 mi
Last recorded124,529 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2013 124,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear rim slightly buckled

Pass 7 Nov 2013 124,529 miles

nearside rear rim slightly buckled

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,156 miles

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inside

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,844 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 83,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,995 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,295 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,682 miles

both front & o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,682 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,774 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 LSC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

GJ51 LSC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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