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GJ51 WRL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,360 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,934 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up (8.1.2a)

rear tie member in front of rear axle corroded

small chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up (8.1.2a)

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

rear tie member in front of rear axle corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear cross beam corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear cross beam corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,522 miles

rear axle cross bar corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 60,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear axle cross bar corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,156 miles

both front wipers split.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,097 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 39,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,575 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 52,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,326 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 28,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,192 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,711 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 WRL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WRL, 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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GJ51 WRL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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