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GL51 XKK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,225 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,404 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 92,386 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 92,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPECTED GEARBOX / ENGINE MOUNT GONE

Pass 17 Nov 2005 67,887 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 XKK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XKK, 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 XKK registered?

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

Is GL51 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 XKK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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