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GX51 DPF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,092 mi
Last recorded114,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 114,092 miles

play in outer A.R.B bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,882 miles

A.R.B bushes worn outer

noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 96,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,288 miles

N/S rear wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,628 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 67,477 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear bar across car is corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,477 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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear bar across car is corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,078 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 DPF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 DPF registered?

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

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