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GL51 GVM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,852 mi
Last recorded71,852 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,852 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,180 miles

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

offside outer cv boot has slight miosture

winter tyres fitted front

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,180 miles

offside outer cv boot has slight miosture

winter tyres fitted front

Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,858 miles

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

engine rear stabiliser mount has play

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

nearside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,766 miles

nsf inner driveshaft boot is leaking gear box oil

nsf wiper blade splitt

nsr door wont open from outside handle

Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,766 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf inner driveshaft boot is leaking gear box oil

nsf wiper blade splitt

nsr door wont open from outside handle

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak at transmission

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,493 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak at transmission

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,761 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 43,692 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 39,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,446 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside front brake disc inner face heavely lipped

offside front fog lamp smashed

rear number plate starting to seperate

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 GVM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL51 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

GL51 GVM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is GL51 GVM safe to buy?

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