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GX51 WRT

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,943 mi
Last recorded62,943 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,943 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxillary belt perished and cracking

both front discs slightly rusty

both front seats loose on folding part of frame but seatbelt and seat still safe

coolant leak from offside bottom radiator

oil leak from bottom of gearbox

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,943 miles

auxillary belt perished and cracking

both front discs slightly rusty

both front seats loose on folding part of frame but seatbelt and seat still safe

coolant leak from offside bottom radiator

oil leak from bottom of gearbox

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,008 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,225 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,224 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Rear AXle Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Managemant Light On

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Rear Seat Folded Down

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine Management Light On

Engine Missfire

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,898 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 14,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,287 miles

slight oil leak steering rack

wiper blades starting to split

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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 WRT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

GX51 WRT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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