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GY51 DHX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,106 mi
Last recorded60,106 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,106 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,106 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,174 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 110,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slight cracks

Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slight cracks

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,513 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,178 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 43,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,182 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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GY51 DHX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY51 DHX, 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 GY51 DHX registered?

GY51 DHX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is GY51 DHX safe to buy?

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