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GN51 LRE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,720 mi
Last recorded102,720 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,720 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 102,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 91,280 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,275 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 82,275 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 69,933 miles

battery insecure

front discs corroded and lightly pitted

nearside rear door does not open from the outside

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear door does not open from the inside or outside

rear No plate deteriorated

slight play in the front nearside lower suspension ball joint

Fail 23 Dec 2008 69,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery insecure

front discs corroded and lightly pitted

nearside rear door does not open from the outside

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear door does not open from the inside or outside

rear No plate deteriorated

slight play in the front nearside lower suspension ball joint

Pass 23 May 2007 67,037 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2005 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 62,855 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 LRE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 LRE?

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What year was GN51 LRE registered?

GN51 LRE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is GN51 LRE safe to buy?

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