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GU51 VLA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,287 mi
Last recorded56,287 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 56,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,584 miles

WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Fail 14 Oct 2016 50,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated BADLY DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER HANGING FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre showing cracks

Fail 10 Aug 2015 47,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,425 miles

windscreen washer system leaking fluid but ok at time of test to supply sufficient fluid to screen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,483 miles

n/s repeater lens broken showing correct colour and secure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,568 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,230 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 35,230 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,309 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,309 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VLA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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