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GJ51 XSC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,807 mi
Last recorded34,807 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,100 miles

Front slight movement in engine mounts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 32,210 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,523 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 30,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,032 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 27,223 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 27,223 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,624 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 25,624 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper is slightly smeary.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2014 22,382 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,066 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 21,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,279 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,347 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 19,346 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,318 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 XSC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

GJ51 XSC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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