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GY51 UGJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,291 mi
Last recorded129,291 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,291 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,032 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 129,032 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,698 miles

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

offside nearside outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear number plate water marked

Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,697 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

offside nearside outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear number plate water marked

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,254 miles

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

offside nearside front outer anti roll bar bushes begining to split

rear number plate slightly water marked

Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,252 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs very corroded and worn

offside nearside front outer anti roll bar bushes begining to split

rear number plate slightly water marked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,643 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 91,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,210 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,981 miles

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 8 Oct 2009 75,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,582 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 46,390 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 UGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UGJ, 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 UGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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