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AO51 OVY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,072 mi
Last recorded121,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,072 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 121,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 114,335 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 114,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,832 miles

both rear tyres perished

flat spot on n/s/r tyre

both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 108,832 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres perished

flat spot on n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,497 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,966 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge almost to cords!

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on inner sidewall

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,190 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 89,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,793 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,234 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 62,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 58,835 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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AO51 OVY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 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 AO51 OVY, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 OVY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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