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GX51 DLY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,473 mi
Last recorded121,473 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,473 miles

FRONT SEAT BACKS LOOSE.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 121,437 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,423 miles

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BACK EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 109,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 104,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Osf mirror glass damaged/not affecting rear view

Pass 27 Jan 2011 104,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

Osf mirror glass damaged/not affecting rear view

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,469 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,870 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,483 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,124 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,403 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 DLY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GX51 DLY, 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 GX51 DLY registered?

GX51 DLY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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