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GJ51 WSO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,466 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 87,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,211 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 62,775 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,775 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 49,290 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 49,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

note. no rear seats fitted to vehicle at test, rear seat belts unable to test.

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 WSO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WSO, 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 WSO registered?

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

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