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GL51 XJN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,825 mi
Last recorded149,825 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 149,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 149,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 137,504 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 137,501 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven 52% (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,988 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 114,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,782 miles

Exhaust front to centre join bracket heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 105,780 miles

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

Exhaust front to centre join bracket heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,646 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,464 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside caliper park brake lever part on.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in need of replacement.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,686 miles

NOTE; n/s/f & o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edges meets legal requirements. NOTE; surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs.

Fail 15 Dec 2007 60,672 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 60,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,458 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 37,251 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 XJN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

GL51 XJN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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