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GX51 RSO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,435 mi
Last recorded52,435 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,435 miles

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,435 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2012 48,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,157 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,157 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Unable to open tailgate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r door does not open from outside

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,044 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 40,044 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,079 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 36,071 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking reccomend replacement

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,394 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

front brake discs in poor condition

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 RSO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

GX51 RSO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 RSO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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