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GY51 WGN

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,865 mi
Last recorded136,865 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,865 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 136,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 133,806 miles

REAR WIPER INOPERATIVE

Fail 7 Apr 2014 133,806 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

REAR WIPER INOPERATIVE

Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,626 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 126,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 120,367 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,307 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 106,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 102,104 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 102,104 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,808 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 96,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 94,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 91,342 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 WGN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

GY51 WGN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 WGN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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