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GX51 FJA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,370 mi
Last recorded112,370 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,370 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 112,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,257 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,515 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,999 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER TREAD BAND / SHOULDER. ( Nearing limits )

Punture in nearside rear tyre. Screw in tread near to shoulder. ( 185/60x15 84H )

Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER TREAD BAND / SHOULDER. ( Nearing limits )

Punture in nearside rear tyre. Screw in tread near to shoulder. ( 185/60x15 84H )

Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,258 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside CV boot perished and cracked.

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Offside 21" wiper blade split. Still clearing screen effectively.

Offside lower arm ball joint boot perished and cracked.

Fail 19 Nov 2011 72,258 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside CV boot perished and cracked.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Offside 21" wiper blade split. Still clearing screen effectively.

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

Offside lower arm ball joint boot perished and cracked.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,455 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,455 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,913 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,086 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 33,086 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,471 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,352 miles

nearside front & offside front brake disc's †starting to corrode.

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 FJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FJA, 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 FJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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