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RA51 GVM

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

front discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 15 Aug 2016 73,140 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed on wing liner (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

front discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,177 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 66,095 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight bind to offside front break

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,224 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,890 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,660 miles

Engine coolant low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine has a rough idle

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,660 miles

Engine coolant low

engine has a rough idle

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,628 miles

Centre stop light, one lamp out, 75% efficient, minimum 50%

Engine has a minor missfire at idle.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,628 miles

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

Centre stop light, one lamp out, 75% efficient, minimum 50%

Engine has a minor missfire at idle.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,468 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,468 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

lateral tye bar corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,684 miles

lateral tye bar rusted though

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,488 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 GVM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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