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GV51 VCM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,452 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 75,029 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,456 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 71,450 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,910 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,910 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

rear axle support bar corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,034 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,819 miles

rear support bar corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,981 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ACCROSS TREAD AREA

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,572 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND CRACKING BUT NO CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

Fail 12 Jul 2011 39,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND CRACKING BUT NO CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

WIPERS SPLITTING ON ENDS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,838 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,586 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,205 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 VCM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

GV51 VCM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is GV51 VCM safe to buy?

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