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GU51 VKD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,189 mi
Last recorded95,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 92,493 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 92,493 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate in poor condition

lateral bar corroded

n/s/f lamp braket in poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,924 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 78,450 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,797 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 52,892 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 45,814 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 VKD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

GU51 VKD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is GU51 VKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 VKD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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