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GKZ 6688

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,244 mi
Last recorded116,244 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 6688
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 116,244 miles

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

rear anti noise lateral bar badly corroded

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2015 116,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear anti noise lateral bar badly corroded

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,369 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

rear nearside tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,369 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

rear nearside tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2013 108,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearsuide rear tyre perished

offside rear service brake indicates slight bind

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 104,906 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 1/6 bold on outer edge

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/r side inner light inop

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,906 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1/6 bold on outer edge

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/r side inner light inop

Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,135 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded/lipped

rear cross section corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 90,194 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 90,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 6688 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 6688, 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 6688 registered?

GKZ 6688 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GKZ 6688 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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