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GY51 LEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,422 mi
Last recorded105,422 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 105,422 miles

nearside front cv gaitor slight leak of grease

Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,720 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,113 miles

nearside front Headlight unit damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,748 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,822 miles

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

centre stop light not working?

n/s headlamp mount broken but not insecure

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 LEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY51 LEF?

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What year was GY51 LEF registered?

GY51 LEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is GY51 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 LEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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