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GU51 VKN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,525 mi
Last recorded132,525 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 132,525 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 132,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 125,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 119,202 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,061 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 110,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 100,336 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 15 Aug 2016 89,503 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 11 Aug 2015 80,279 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,279 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,944 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,887 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,072 miles

Rear 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 VKN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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