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PY51 GXG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,718 mi
Last recorded128,718 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 GXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,648 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 118,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 105,043 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light inop!

o/s front disc inner face pitted and groved

spare tyrea soft and n/s rear tyre worn low 2mm.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,870 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 86,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,049 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 80,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to open n/s r door from outesid

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fittid at nearside rear

Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,892 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brakes squeeling

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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PY51 GXG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PY51 GXG, 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 PY51 GXG registered?

PY51 GXG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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