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GV51 AOF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,478 mi
Last recorded119,478 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 119,478 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,683 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 114,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,440 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,355 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 104,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 101,426 miles

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 101,426 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 98,558 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 95,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2011 95,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,526 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 87,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,535 miles

near side rear door will not open from the outside but will open from the inside

Fail 29 Dec 2009 84,535 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side rear door will not open from the outside but will open from the inside

Fail 22 Dec 2008 80,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,533 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 77,282 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,387 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 72,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 AOF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV51 AOF, 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 AOF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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