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MV51 GXM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

237,539 mi
Last recorded237,539 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 GXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 237,539 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 231,283 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 226,478 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 226,478 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 218,093 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 209,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 195,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 187,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 180,274 miles

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 12 Jul 2018 171,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 159,359 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 159,359 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 136,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 136,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,711 miles

corrosion to offside front coil spring

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,984 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox nearside inner cv gaiter

Pass 4 Aug 2012 114,464 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,135 miles

offside rear tyre perisched and cracked edge of tread close to legal limit on 2mm

rear axle noise / anti virbation lateral bar corroded to excess . but not mot faliure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,554 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 94,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 88,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,894 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,782 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 GXM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

MV51 GXM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for MV51 GXM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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