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GL51 UOX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,698 mi
Last recorded162,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 UOX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 162,698 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 162,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 157,188 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 148,863 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 148,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 139,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 128,595 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 128,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 116,057 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2010 104,350 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,607 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 89,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,170 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 75,158 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2007 62,615 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,272 miles

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

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

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 UOX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

GL51 UOX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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