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GV51 HGO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,580 mi
Last recorded72,580 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,580 miles

Offside front wing corroded

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Dec 2020 72,580 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front wing corroded

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,696 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inside edge ()

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,072 miles

Centre acoustic cross bar corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front wing corroded

Rear cross member behind rear bumper slightly damaged

Reverse lamps in-operative

Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer

Slight gear oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,070 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Centre acoustic cross bar corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front wing corroded

Rear cross member behind rear bumper slightly damaged

Reverse lamps in-operative

Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer

Slight gear oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear stabilizer cross bar corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,261 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,259 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cut not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,797 miles

Battery is partially insecure

Both front tyres are very worn on inner and outer teathers and are very close to exposing cords

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front cv gaiter smaller end is partially insecure but not likely to allow ingress of water or dirt

On both rear tyres the tread is starting to seperate from sidewall and is very close to exposing cords

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,594 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 48,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,897 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 39,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre cracking side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking slightly around walls and tread

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,048 miles

camshaft drive belt now due at 5 years

rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 21 Nov 2006 27,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

camshaft drive belt now due at 5 years †

rear tyre side walls perished

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 HGO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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