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GU51 LMO

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,995 mi
Last recorded120,995 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,995 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 115,478 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 109,882 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre just within limit ( 1.7mm )

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre just within limit ( 1.7mm )

Fail 8 May 2018 109,882 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre just within limit ( 1.7mm )

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre just within limit ( 1.7mm )

Pass 9 May 2017 104,514 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge and close to legal limit

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,580 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,576 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,924 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 95,661 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,697 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,840 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,705 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 27 Apr 2007 41,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,873 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 33,873 miles

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

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

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 LMO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LMO, 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 LMO registered?

GU51 LMO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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