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GK51 ZRG

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,826 mi
Last recorded145,826 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 145,826 miles

Front Suspension rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessive

Rear axle front bushes cracking but no excess movement

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2017 145,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Suspension rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessive

Rear axle front bushes cracking but no excess movement

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2016 145,766 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Fail 13 Sep 2016

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Pass 30 Sep 2015 145,558 miles

Rear Brake hose ferules corroded but not to excess

Fail 30 Sep 2015 145,558 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferules corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Sep 2014 144,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some brake drag on both front wheels

Fail 11 Sep 2014 144,914 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some brake drag on both front wheels

Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 144,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake drag nearside rear

Pass 12 Sep 2012 142,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 142,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 138,088 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both number plate lights dim

Fail 20 Sep 2011 138,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both number plate lights dim

nearside flexy brake hose and a.b.s.component insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2010 129,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 129,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 118,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 118,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 106,600 miles

os headlamp repair

Fail 17 Sep 2008 106,600 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

ad os headlight taped

rear wiper refill

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 99,483 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 83,284 miles

Rear tyres going out of shape.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 83,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres going out of shape.

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 ZRG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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