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GX51 RSV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,030 mi
Last recorded133,030 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 RSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 133,030 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 133,026 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,311 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 127,311 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 121,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,806 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 115,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear cross brace corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 108,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear cross brace corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2008 98,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,573 miles

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,136 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 RSV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

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

Is GX51 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 RSV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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