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GL51 WLZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 126,159 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 114,081 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 107,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 103,782 miles

front brake discs worn

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,811 miles

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

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

front discs and pads slight wear.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 99,742 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2011 94,025 miles

both rear tyres 5 years old and perished

coolant level low

n/s/f seat worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 14 May 2011 94,025 miles

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

both rear tyres 5 years old and perished

coolant level low

n/s/f seat worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2010 87,207 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2010 87,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 80,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 71,890 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 71,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 60,894 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 60,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 49,602 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 6 May 2005 36,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WLZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

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

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