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GX51 GWA

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,156 mi
Last recorded71,156 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 71,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved air freshener to gearstick ()

both front and nearside rear tyre valve stems deteriorated/cracking at the bases

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,566 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,885 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 62,885 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,639 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,051 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 42,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,267 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 39,267 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,084 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 29,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 23,660 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 GWA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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