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AR51 LVO

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,621 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 97,542 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 86,002 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,438 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,715 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,073 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n /s/ r o /s / r retaining springs missising

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 58,616 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,259 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,309 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 45,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2006 38,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear discs corroaded

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,057 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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AR51 LVO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AR51 LVO, 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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What year was AR51 LVO registered?

AR51 LVO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is AR51 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 LVO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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