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GY51 GKF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,766 mi
Last recorded164,766 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 GKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 164,766 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 164,766 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 151,315 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear torsion bar bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2010 151,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads worn low

rear torsion bar bushes deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2009 132,532 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

stonechip in o/s windscreen

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 19 Jan 2009 132,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f brake disc corroded/worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

stonechip in o/s windscreen

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2008 109,784 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 109,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 93,771 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 GKF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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