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GL51 OBF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,257 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 86,257 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,888 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,744 miles

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

inner front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,451 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,899 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,786 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 46,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,282 miles

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 11 Nov 2005 33,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,269 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 OBF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

GL51 OBF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is GL51 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 OBF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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