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GJ51 WRF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,032 mi
Last recorded80,032 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 71,331 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,355 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 49,349 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,022 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,703 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 40,703 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low tread on 2.5mm

Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,534 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 17,666 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 WRF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

GJ51 WRF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 WRF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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