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Y131 GTU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,451 mi
Last recorded102,451 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 102,451 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

wipers starting to split

Fail 8 Apr 2011 91,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 89,749 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,039 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,039 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 53,548 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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Y131 GTU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y131 GTU, 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 Y131 GTU registered?

Y131 GTU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y131 GTU safe to buy?

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