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GX51 RVL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,805 mi
Last recorded180,805 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 180,805 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn DUE TO BINDING (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative REAR AXEL SUSPENSION HAS NO MOVEMENT AND REAR SUSPENSION IS SOLID AND DOESNT MOVE (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 177,660 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BUSH WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 177,649 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BUSH WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 173,353 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 173,353 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 165,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers headrest missing

Pass 6 Feb 2021 158,610 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 151,543 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,840 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,456 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 132,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 124,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 124,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2016 114,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe coming out of pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe coming out of pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 106,085 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,523 miles

drivers windscreen wiper split

Fail 8 Feb 2014 95,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

drivers windscreen wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2013 85,605 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,521 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 74,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,770 miles

Front disc's pitted and groved

Rear suspension beam very rusty

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,770 miles

Front disc's pitted and groved

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

Rear suspension beam very rusty

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,514 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,496 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,426 miles

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

Nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter retaining clip loose

Offside front constant velocity joint gaiter retaining clip loose

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,272 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,224 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 RVL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RVL, 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 RVL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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