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GX51 RTO

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 RTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 129,069 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser ecsessively worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers door check strap defective

Pass 28 Jul 2020 125,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,924 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,924 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction yoda hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,200 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. also perished and cracked, slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Strong advise;; tyre cracking and tread out of shape

Fail 17 Jul 2017 106,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Strong advise;; tyre cracking and tread out of shape

alternator belt deteriorated

battery light on

engine light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,754 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Chunk out of nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,754 miles

Chunk out of nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,022 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,533 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 74,516 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,996 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,378 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,281 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 63,281 miles

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

rear suport bar rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,101 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,745 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,745 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,964 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 RTO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

GX51 RTO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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