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GV51 BGF

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,274 mi
Last recorded79,274 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 BGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,274 miles

slight wear on brake pedal anti- slip rubber

Fail 12 Jun 2009 79,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear on brake pedal anti- slip rubber

Fail 25 Jun 2008 47,814 miles

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

NSR wheel out of shape

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,814 miles

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

NSR wheel out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,979 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,739 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 BGF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

GV51 BGF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is GV51 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 BGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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