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GU51 UMM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,782 mi
Last recorded97,782 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 UMM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,782 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 90,982 miles

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

damage to o/s/r light lens

front brake discs rusty

Fail 15 May 2015 90,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to o/s/r light lense

front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

SEVERAL SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,659 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

SEVERAL SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,143 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 75,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

gearbox stabilizer bush split

Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gearbox stabilizer bush split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 58,971 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 UMM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

GU51 UMM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 UMM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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