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GJ51 XWG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,768 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,055 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 113,038 miles

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

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end locking nut (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot loose

Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot loose

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,370 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 95,368 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,490 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 78,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 59,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,133 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 54,133 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,705 miles

handbrake lever operation not as good as could be

Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,478 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,153 miles

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)

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2005 18,769 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 XWG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

GJ51 XWG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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