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GN51 AOW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 AOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joins (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear torsion bar corroded

lower engine mount worn

Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,305 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joins (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,366 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 62,365 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,482 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 May 2011 41,124 miles

exhaust has corrossion to it

Fail 18 May 2011 41,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust has corrossion to it

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,258 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,146 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 32,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,400 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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GN51 AOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GN51 AOW, 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 GN51 AOW registered?

GN51 AOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 AOW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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