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GU51 VKR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,737 mi
Last recorded69,737 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VKR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot awkward to open

n/s front tyre cracked & perished

rear lateral bar badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,737 miles

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

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

boot awkward to open

n/s front tyre cracked & perished

rear lateral bar badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,523 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 65,523 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel filler flap missing

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,747 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 57,743 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,245 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outside edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Temporary type repair (cable ties) securing 'cv' gaiters.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 49,245 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outside edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Temporary type repair (cable ties) securing 'cv' gaiters.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,829 miles

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

both front brake discs show signs of surface rust on both the inner and outer surfaces

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,517 miles

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

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 VKR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

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

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