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GL51 UON

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,412 mi
Last recorded67,412 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,412 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,412 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,071 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,131 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge & cracked in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked in sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2013 55,131 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge & cracked in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked in sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,502 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Fail 9 Dec 2010 39,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,774 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ O/S/R DOOR FAILS TO OPEN

Fail 9 Dec 2009 32,774 miles

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

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

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ O/S/R DOOR FAILS TO OPEN

Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,509 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 24,509 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,176 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 16,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,396 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 6 Dec 2005 7,055 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 UON is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

GL51 UON is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is GL51 UON safe to buy?

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