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GU51 LPN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,931 mi
Last recorded61,931 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 LPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 61,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,471 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 59,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cracks in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,717 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 55,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,571 miles

fuel tank lower support bracket corroded but still secure

tailgate button missing from handle but still able to open tailgate

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,209 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 45,181 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,233 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 40,232 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 34,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 LPN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GU51 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

GU51 LPN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is GU51 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 LPN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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