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VO51 GTZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,975 mi
Last recorded84,975 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 GTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,975 miles

front inner brake pad appear worn out

spare wheel fitted offside front

Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,961 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front inner brake pad appear worn out

spare wheel fitted offside front

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,731 miles

spare wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 20 Jul 2015 81,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

spare wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,247 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,858 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,807 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK ###############################################

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE BADLEY PERRISHED AND CRACKED ########################################

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,963 miles

both rear tyres getting low and both tyres are perishing

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre is getting low and wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2007 45,963 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres getting low and both tyres are perishing

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre is getting low and wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,003 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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VO51 GTZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO51 GTZ, 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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VO51 GTZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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