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GJ51 WRW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,413 mi
Last recorded72,413 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 67,156 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 67,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to legal limit and wearing on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight rumble when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle supporting brace corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle support bar corroded away - center section missing. Rear axle no longer braced.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 54,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in inner side wall

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,433 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in inner side wall

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has a cut inside sidewall, not deep enough to rear the cords

Fail 5 Sep 2015 42,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has a cut inside sidewall, not deep enough to rear the cords

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 38,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre -tread low - 2.5mm

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 23,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 193,089 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 19,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 11,947 miles

nearside and offside front wipers slightly smeary.

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 WRW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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