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GKZ 3690

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,638 mi
Last recorded107,638 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 3690
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 107,638 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 96,027 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,607 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GKZ 3690 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GKZ 3690, 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 GKZ 3690 registered?

GKZ 3690 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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