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GU51 LKZ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,202 mi
Last recorded101,202 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 LKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 101,202 miles

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

Rear rear suspension support cross beam corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 98,201 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,130 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 92,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,512 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,812 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 76,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,894 miles

offside front abs ring cracked but secure at present

Fail 15 Dec 2016 70,894 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front abs ring cracked but secure at present

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,727 miles

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

o/s/r inner side light not working.

slight brake bind,o/s/f.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,625 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)

rear brake back plate wet not excessive

rear suspension bracebar excessive corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,552 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,412 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,155 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perished in centre tread

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,082 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 18,976 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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GU51 LKZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU51 LKZ, 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 GU51 LKZ registered?

GU51 LKZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is GU51 LKZ safe to buy?

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