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GN51 LEJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat slight play on seat backrest

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 97,614 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,019 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,916 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,820 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 93,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195 (nearside front 185) (5.2.3 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,739 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 35,609 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 89,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,226 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,928 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 85,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,064 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 84,874 miles

Anti roll bar D bushes split and perished

Front tyre size different to rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 84,874 miles

Anti roll bar D bushes split and perished

Front tyre size different to rear

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 84,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f/rear tyres diff sizes

Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f/rear tyres diff sizes

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,928 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,356 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 LEJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GN51 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

GN51 LEJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is GN51 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 LEJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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