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GK51 HNB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

133,687 mi
Last recorded133,687 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HNB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 133,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,827 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 128,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Fractured and missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,691 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,539 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Body stiffener corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear stiffening bar corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,648 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,690 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,746 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,565 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 27,138 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

slight weep from n/s outer cv gaitor

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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GK51 HNB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GK51 HNB, 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 GK51 HNB registered?

GK51 HNB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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