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GV51 SSX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 SSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,580 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 110,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a small hole it it

metal bar at rear is quite rusty , next MOT it will fail

no reverse lamps

oil low

rear brakes a little out of balance and could do with service ...

Fail 24 Oct 2018 100,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a small hole it it

Nearside Front arch loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

metal bar at rear is quite rusty , next MOT it will fail

no reverse lamps

oil low

rear brakes a little out of balance and could do with service ...

wipers not 100% , just passed

Pass 21 Oct 2017 82,867 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency 15%. PASSED ON LOCKS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 82,506 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency 15%. PASSED ON LOCKS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,770 miles

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

some corrosion rear brake pipe.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,769 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

some corrosion rear brake pipe.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,327 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 62,327 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 27 Oct 2014 57,750 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,811 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,193 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,368 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 42,368 miles

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

Rear crossmember badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,245 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,374 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 19,373 miles

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

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

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 SSX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

GV51 SSX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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