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GX51 EHC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,609 mi
Last recorded52,609 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,609 miles

lateral bar across rear of vehicle corroded and holed

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,798 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,798 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,409 miles

latteral bar across subframe corroded and holed

Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,409 miles

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

latteral bar across subframe corroded and holed

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,887 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,872 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Feb 2010 21,493 miles

n/side o/side rear tyres side walls slight cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,548 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 18,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,666 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall perished and cut.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2005 10,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 10,018 miles

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

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

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 EHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX51 EHC, 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 EHC registered?

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

Is GX51 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 EHC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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