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GV51 BNX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,255 mi
Last recorded75,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 BNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,255 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,255 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,373 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 69,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,468 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,880 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Dec 2013 68,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,121 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 62,121 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs and pads are worn.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,195 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,578 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 38,518 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,751 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 BNX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BNX, 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 BNX registered?

GV51 BNX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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