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GX51 LZP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,725 miles

drivers seat back wont retrack forward

Fail 12 Mar 2019 80,725 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

drivers seat back wont retrack forward

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,992 miles

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

drivers seat back wont retrack forward

Fail 13 Mar 2018 74,992 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

drivers seat back wont retrack forward

o/s rear tyre cracking within tread pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,150 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,863 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front foglamps not working

lower gearbox mount split & worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,690 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front fog lights not working

lower gearbox mount split

Fail 11 Mar 2011 48,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front fog lights not working

lower gearbox mount split

offside front tyre starting to perish and has 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,858 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

lower engine mount split excessive movement

rear tyres worn 3mm perished close to cords

Fail 19 Feb 2010 46,734 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

lower engine mount split excessive movement

rear tyres worn 3mm perished close to cords

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,507 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,063 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 43,063 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,623 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 38,623 miles

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

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 LZP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 LZP, 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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What year was GX51 LZP registered?

GX51 LZP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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