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GX51 ESF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,898 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,740 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind in brake

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 102,740 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind in brake

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,611 miles

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

offside rear tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

rear wiper arm is missing

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,610 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

offside rear tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

rear wiper arm is missing

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,369 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre badly perished in tread section.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,408 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hand brake travel high

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,453 miles

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Slight play at nearside front seat up-right

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,150 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,407 miles

ADVISE; both rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,345 miles

o/s/r wheel sticking abit when turning

rear brake pads starting to wear

spare tyre tread low

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,122 miles

rear wiper blade split on ends

tailgate brake light not working

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 ESF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

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

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