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GJ51 WPW

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,825 mi
Last recorded121,825 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2015 110,952 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 110,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front and offside rear tyres bald on edges

inner front brake pads worn low

play in rear gearbox mount

Pass 6 Nov 2013 102,451 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 102,449 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,522 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 59,834 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,370 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 53,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WPW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ51 WPW registered?

GJ51 WPW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 WPW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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