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RG51 GRU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,327 mi
Last recorded57,327 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,327 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,327 miles

off side rear bakes low on foot and hand

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,127 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML Light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,802 miles

Pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,276 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 38,276 miles

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

FRont brake discs very slight lipped

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

Offside front tyre 2.7mm

Tracking

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,600 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 31,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

front tyres wearing inside edges tracking check.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,480 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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RG51 GRU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RG51 GRU, 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 RG51 GRU registered?

RG51 GRU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is RG51 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 GRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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