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GU51 LPA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,906 mi
Last recorded105,906 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 LPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 105,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2024 105,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bad earth on lights

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight bad earth on lighting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2023 105,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight bad earth on lighting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,666 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 105,666 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,536 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 105,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,764 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 104,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 104,119 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 104,119 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,132 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 103,132 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stayblizer bush (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,288 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 100,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,872 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 64,403 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,364 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight front brake inbalance less than 25 %

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 LPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

GU51 LPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is GU51 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 LPA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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