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RA51 GFU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,014 mi
Last recorded156,014 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 156,014 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 156,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH SIDES (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 151,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,012 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 146,012 miles

Rear Axle beam distorted REAR STABILIZER BAR CARRODED (2.5.A.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 139,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 121,134 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,753 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 111,753 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 102,741 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 102,741 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,041 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,269 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,260 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,999 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 57,994 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 53,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,405 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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RA51 GFU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue 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 RA51 GFU, 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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RA51 GFU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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