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GV51 AOC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AOC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,244 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 95,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,649 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 67,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,670 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,197 miles

Nearside front outer CV joint boot outer clip slightly loose.

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators, perishing and has a cut in tread which must be very close to cords, suggest replaced.

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators,perishing and has a small cut in tread.

Some fluctuation/run out on offside front brake.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 52,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front outer CV joint boot outer clip slightly loose.

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators, perishing and has a cut in tread which must be very close to cords, suggest replaced.

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicatots,perishing and has a small cut in tread.

Some fluctuation/run out on offside front brake.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,468 miles

front brake pads low

off side front brake disk badly scored/worn to lim it on inner face.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,959 miles

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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GV51 AOC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GV51 AOC, 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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GV51 AOC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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