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MV51 GNK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,697 mi
Last recorded99,697 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 GNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,697 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 99,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,109 miles

all tyres have cracked

under body slightly rusted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 97,107 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres have cracked

under body slightly rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,109 miles

Front on dash service light on

Front slightly oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 94,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured both side (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both side has play oil leak (2.2.A.1b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault on the (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stub axle cracked both side axle bushes worn (2.5.A.5a)

Front slightly oil leak

Front on dash service light on

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,594 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,509 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,508 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,583 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,644 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,007 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,080 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,080 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,661 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,581 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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MV51 GNK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV51 GNK, 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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MV51 GNK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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