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GL51 URO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,469 miles

front brake pads appear low

n/s wiper starting to split

engine leaking oil

front brake discs rusted

rear axle mounting bushes a little worn

rear fuel tank support heavily corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,469 miles

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

engine leaking oil

front brake discs rusted

front brake pads appear low

n/s wiper starting to split

rear axle mounting bushes a little worn

rear fuel tank support heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,890 miles

front brake discs rusted

o/s mirror repaired with tape

rear tyres close to min limits + o/s/f

Pass 15 May 2014 68,897 miles

LATERAL BAR REAR CORRODED

Fail 14 May 2014 68,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

LATERAL BAR REAR CORRODED

Pass 20 May 2013 67,002 miles

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

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

REAR LATERAL BAR CORRODED

Fail 20 May 2013 67,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR LATERAL BAR CORRODED

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,295 miles

Cross member support (bleow fuel tank) heavaily corroded, but fuel tank remains secure.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play felt in NS steering rack end.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Cross member support (bleow fuel tank) heavaily corroded, but fuel tank remains secure.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play felt in NS steering rack end.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,135 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,988 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear cross beam corroded & holed

Fail 5 Feb 2008 46,985 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear cross beam corroded & holed

Pass 8 Jan 2007 421,721 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,465 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 URO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

GL51 URO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is GL51 URO safe to buy?

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