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GX51 VRO

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,544 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 117,544 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 108,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

propshaft, rear diff and rear driveshafts have been removed

Fail 23 Jan 2015 104,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

propshaft, rear diff and rear driveshafts have been removed

Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,109 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Jan 2013 97,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,706 miles

chips in screen

Fail 23 Jan 2010 90,706 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chips in screen

Pass 30 Dec 2008 85,591 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 85,582 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,873 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 84,873 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,098 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 81,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,119 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 77,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edge.

horn works when it wants to.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 72,313 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 72,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyre treads distorted

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 VRO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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