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GJ51 XRV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,728 mi
Last recorded130,728 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,728 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,337 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 119,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 116,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 113,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 96,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 91,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,378 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,425 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 67,419 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,091 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 45,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XRV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

GJ51 XRV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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