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GX51 LZO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,646 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Front brake discs inner faces are in a poor condition.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,646 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level is low.

Front brake discs inner faces are in a poor condition.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,064 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2013 76,415 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Rear brake hoses lower ferrules corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,238 miles

engine coolant level is getting low

front o/s drive shaft gaiter has a slight weep

rear number plate is begining to delaminate

windscreen washer fluid is low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED TO THE LIMIT.

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

brake fluid level near low marker line.

near side front coil spring upper and lower mounting cups look misaligned but not adversly effecting anything at time of test.

rear lower engine mount excessivly worn.

windscreen wipers poor only just clear screen.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,414 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 58,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is worn to the tread depth limits in places.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,697 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 46,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 40,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,110 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 LZO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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