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GU51 VJF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,777 mi
Last recorded53,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 53,777 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,105 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,441 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 42,787 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,288 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 39,288 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check. 3mm outer edge 4mm inner

Pass 31 Jul 2010 36,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,196 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 29,196 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,389 miles

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

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 VJF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

GU51 VJF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 VJF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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