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GK51 ZNV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,494 mi
Last recorded128,494 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 128,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 128,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front disc are worn and pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both side front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 103,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 103,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,586 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 89,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,606 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 77,606 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,685 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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GK51 ZNV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GK51 ZNV, 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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GK51 ZNV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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