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GL51 UEO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UEO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 97,639 miles

gearlinkage fouling front exhaust

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

auxliary pulleys/tensioner are noisy

engine mounts have play

Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

auxliary pulleys/tensioner are noisy

engine mounts have play

gearlinkage fouling front exhaust

rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Right hand side of steering wheel horn button doesnt work

Fail 7 Apr 2014 90,337 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Right hand side of steering wheel horn button doesnt work

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,145 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 81,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre is perished,9 years old!

Pass 16 Apr 2012 761,381 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy but is not blowing

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre small cut in the sidewall but not to the cords

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 761,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Exhaust slightly noisy but is not blowing

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre small cut in the sidewall but not to the cords

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 71,028 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 May 2011 71,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,261 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 57,799 miles

front brake discs look worn.

hazard switch intermittent.

Pass 8 May 2007 51,790 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 51,790 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2006 46,716 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 UEO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

GL51 UEO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is GL51 UEO safe to buy?

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