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GX51 EZC

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,821 mi
Last recorded136,821 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,821 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 130,965 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating but no excess play present at this time (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 130,964 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating but no excess play present at this time (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 122,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,754 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 97,750 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,811 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 91,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,548 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 83,548 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,528 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,162 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,020 miles

offside front windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,853 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 EZC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EZC, 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 EZC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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