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GX51 WRW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,080 mi
Last recorded129,080 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WRW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 129,080 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 129,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2012 116,562 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 116,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 103,713 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 103,713 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

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

anti slip pad missing from clutch pedal

Pass 25 May 2010 93,143 miles

both rear shocks damp

brake fluid getting low

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake disc low

front inner brake pads getting low

rear brake disc low

rear number plate poor

Fail 25 May 2010 93,143 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear shocks damp

brake fluid getting low

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake disc low

front inner brake pads getting low

rear brake disc low

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 May 2009 80,552 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 80,552 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 62,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,517 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Nov 2006 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres on 3mm

no high level brake light working

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,936 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

no high level brake light working

Pass 22 Oct 2005 37,379 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 WRW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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