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GU51 UMZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,244 mi
Last recorded57,244 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,244 miles

offside front tyre splitting on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,244 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre splitting on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,479 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,043 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 48,043 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,847 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 44,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,758 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 36,758 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake backing plate damp, possibly brake fluid leak.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,707 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 32,691 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,362 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 UMZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

GU51 UMZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 UMZ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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