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MV51 GVP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,433 mi
Last recorded116,433 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,838 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear anti road noise bar corroded away

Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear anti road noise bar corroded away

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,509 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pedal anti-slip worn through on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,408 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear anti road noise bar corroded away

Fail 18 Oct 2013 105,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear anti road noise bar corroded away

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,467 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 93,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 81,925 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,795 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,784 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,216 miles

small amount of play in steering rack nearside.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GVP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MV51 GVP, 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 MV51 GVP registered?

MV51 GVP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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