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GJ51 XWY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,111 mi
Last recorded63,111 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,844 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,270 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 51,270 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,999 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner side

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,988 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,869 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,936 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,426 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,841 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 28,820 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

air con pulley insecure

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 XWY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

GJ51 XWY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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