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GY51 GDF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,101 mi
Last recorded119,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 GDF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,101 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 119,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen insufficent pressure runs out of jets and down bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,825 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 27 Jun 2017 116,825 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 107,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,650 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,418 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,502 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2005 37,220 miles

both wiper blades split

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 GDF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDF, 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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GY51 GDF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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