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GY51 LDU

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,956 mi
Last recorded126,956 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 126,956 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,715 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Window wipers react very slow

Fail 6 Jan 2014 114,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Window wipers react very slow

Pass 10 Jan 2013 107,456 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 107,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,322 miles

battery insecure

both front brake discs in poor condition

drivers door check strap not connected

engine k light on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 101,321 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

both front brake discs in poor condition

drivers door check strap not connected

engine k light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,556 miles

drivers door check strap pulled out of a pillar

Fail 8 Apr 2010 91,532 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door check strap pulled out of a pillar

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,523 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2009 79,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml on

front tyres larger than rears

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,368 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)

excessive wear in rear gaerbox mounting

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,119 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 44,119 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 LDU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc 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 GY51 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

GY51 LDU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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