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AR51 LWG

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,958 mi
Last recorded144,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 144,958 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 144,958 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 136,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mount worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front tyre perishing and signs of run flat

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear stabiliser bar heavily corroded

Spare wheel fitted to offside front

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 136,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mount worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing and signs of run flat

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear stabiliser bar heavily corroded

Spare wheel fitted to offside front

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 128,686 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2012 128,676 miles

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion rear bar

o/s/f disc rusty

slight damage o/s/f rim

Fail 21 Jan 2011 123,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion rear bar

o/s/f disc rusty

slight damage o/s/f rim

Fail 27 Jan 2010 110,403 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,403 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,434 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2008 73,046 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged (temp repair effected)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 73,046 miles

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

Drivers door mirror damaged (temp repair effected)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 54,158 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 LWG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AR51 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

AR51 LWG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is AR51 LWG safe to buy?

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