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GJ51 WRK

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WRK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,779 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 93,942 miles

Oil leak

off side frontwheelstiff to turn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 93,940 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

off side frontwheelstiff to turn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,172 miles

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

both front wiper blades torn at ends

Fail 17 Oct 2007 68,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,185 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 59,144 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper rubber ends split

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 WRK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

GJ51 WRK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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