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GKZ 4894

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,273 mi
Last recorded63,273 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 4894
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 63,273 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,273 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,558 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,794 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 57,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,735 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 54,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,237 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,760 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 43,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,019 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 34,019 miles

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

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 4894 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 4894, 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 4894 registered?

GKZ 4894 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for GKZ 4894 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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