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GL51 UEK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,040 mi
Last recorded102,040 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UEK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 102,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre is age cracking

offside wiper rubber is split but clears screen

Pass 7 May 2016 98,518 miles

age cracks n/s rear

Fail 7 May 2016 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

age cracks n/s rear

Pass 22 May 2015 94,158 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,439 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,186 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 86,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,177 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

light accident damage to offside front chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,390 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 61,390 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,015 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

wipers torn

Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

wipers torn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 46,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,649 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,542 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 UEK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UEK, 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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GL51 UEK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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