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GX51 RVP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,572 mi
Last recorded120,572 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 RVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 120,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear body crossbar severely corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 120,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear body crossbar severely corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,036 miles

offside inner cv boot leaking?

rear body bar badly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 87,033 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside inner cv boot leaking?

rear body bar badly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,053 miles

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

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

bolt on rear cross member rusty

front and rear discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,053 miles

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

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

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

bolt on rear cross member rusty

front and rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,563 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,077 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 53,077 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 41,401 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 RVP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

GX51 RVP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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