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GW51 MJW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,844 mi
Last recorded59,844 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW51 MJW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,202 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2012 51,864 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,864 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)

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,321 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 47,321 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres low and cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,098 miles

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)

rear discs & pads are worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,053 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 35,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,279 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,309 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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GW51 MJW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GW51 MJW, 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 GW51 MJW registered?

GW51 MJW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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