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GV51 FJY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 121,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose mounting bracket on rear axle beam is heavily corroded but mounting of hose/pipe is secure and axle beam integrity and condition is satisfactory.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 121,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose mounting bracket on rear axle beam is heavily corroded but mounting of hose/pipe is secure and axle beam integrity and condition is satisfactory.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 113,569 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres have surface splitting on sidewalls not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,878 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,878 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,209 miles

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

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

boot lock damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,851 miles

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

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,934 miles

Airbag (SRS) warning light illuminated indicating a fault with the system (future fail item).

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 70,934 miles

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

Airbag (SRS) warning light illuminated indicating a fault with the system (future fail item).

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,797 miles

Airbag warning light is illuminated indicating a fault with the system.

Offside rear door not opening from outside.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,517 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to open offside rear door from outside of vehicle.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 56,517 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Unable to open offside rear door from outside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,884 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,884 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2008 41,535 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs pitted on inside and outside faces

Fail 13 May 2008 41,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs pitted on inside and outside faces

Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,629 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer side wall perished

rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 25 Oct 2006 34,629 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

camshaft drive belt now due

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

rear tyres perished on side walls

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 FJY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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