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GJ51 XVZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 141,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,506 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracks on wall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 114,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 100,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 100,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,838 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 47,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

GJ51 XVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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