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AR51 LWL

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,763 mi
Last recorded74,763 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,775 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 70,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,762 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,016 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,717 miles

engine management light on

front pads getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,337 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition advise replacement

slight play in both sides front lower ball joints advise replacement

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,235 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,880 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 15,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 14,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,022 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,305 miles

nail in tyre

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 LWL 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 72.2%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

AR51 LWL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is AR51 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 LWL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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