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GX51 AZR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,219 mi
Last recorded182,219 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 AZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 182,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 182,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 181,239 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 173,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 173,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 168,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 163,734 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 163,734 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 159,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 155,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 150,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 142,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 132,668 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 132,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 125,635 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 2 Aug 2007 125,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre valve positioned behind wheel cover.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door,inner trim and release handle not fitted and won't open from outside.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 115,289 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 115,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 95,005 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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GX51 AZR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GX51 AZR, 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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GX51 AZR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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