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X131 GDP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,745 mi
Last recorded136,745 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 GDP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 136,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 136,743 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 135,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 133,681 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 130,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 127,665 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 127,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,164 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 123,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 118,120 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,321 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 112,321 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,515 miles

airbag light on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 93,706 miles

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,944 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 88,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 84,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 82,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,020 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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X131 GDP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X131 GDP, 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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X131 GDP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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