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GV51 ARF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,387 mi
Last recorded112,387 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 ARF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,387 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Oct 2025 112,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 108,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 108,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 106,197 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,725 miles

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

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 97,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,506 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,308 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 92,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,578 miles

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

Rear support box section bracket in front of rear axle very corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,051 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 53,803 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 45,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2009 39,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn front brake pads worn box section carrying rear abs wireing very corroded -early replacement recommended

Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,056 miles

box section bracket in front of rear axle very corroded-early replacement recommended in case of damage to abs wireing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 24,761 miles

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 ARF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ARF, 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 GV51 ARF registered?

GV51 ARF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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