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GJ51 XWM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,140 mi
Last recorded171,140 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 171,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 170,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 161,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 128,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,585 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 117,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

chip in windscreen

front number plate deteriating

slight blow front to centre section

Pass 3 Apr 2010 100,217 miles

slight roughness to both rear wheel bearings

small cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,376 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 52,505 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 52,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,034 miles

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

shallow cut nearside front tyre sidewall

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 XWM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

GJ51 XWM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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