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GL51 EUU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,607 mi
Last recorded165,607 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 EUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 165,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 165,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 164,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 164,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 163,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 162,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 156,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 150,700 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 144,603 miles

front number plate damaged

play in offside front anti roll bar mount (lower arm end)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 133,191 miles

both front tyres badly worn edges and near limit - suggest replace

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter feels loose

oil residue possible from recent repair

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2007 122,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 107,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 90,088 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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GL51 EUU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL51 EUU, 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 GL51 EUU registered?

GL51 EUU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is GL51 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 EUU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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