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GJ51 WPU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,853 mi
Last recorded78,853 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,853 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 78,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 67,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,466 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

alloy eheels on front axle and steel wheels on rear axle

front brake discs lipped

offside number plate light cover missing

Fail 16 Nov 2012 41,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

front brake discs lipped

offside number plate light cover missing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,585 miles

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o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,624 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 12,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,923 miles

Number plate light lense missing.

Pass 9 Sep 2005 3,817 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 WPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

GJ51 WPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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