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GJ51 XXA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,427 mi
Last recorded63,427 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,427 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,186 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,680 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2016 61,571 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 9 May 2016 61,571 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,288 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 60,288 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 58,933 miles

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

n/s screen scratched; wiper replaced

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,933 miles

n/s screen scratched; wiper replaced

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,949 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 53,934 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,723 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,959 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)

offside front brake disc inner face is badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,505 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 XXA 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 XXA, 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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GJ51 XXA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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