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GX51 LTF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,171 mi
Last recorded117,171 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LTF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 111,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 104,405 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,845 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 69,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 54,872 miles

Both rear tyres at 2mm

N/S/F wheel slightly difficult to turn may need brakes checked

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Very slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,872 miles

Both rear tyres at 2mm

N/S/F wheel slightly difficult to turn may need brakes checked

Very slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,969 miles

front o/s and n/s tyres have low tread

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 LTF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 LTF registered?

GX51 LTF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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