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AR51 MVO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,436 mi
Last recorded157,436 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 157,436 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 153,309 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 153,309 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn sock bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 149,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive many around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 149,546 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Near 50kgf and Offside 150kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive many around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 142,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive many (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 142,725 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour 501A plus tape (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive many (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,328 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,782 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 130,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,994 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 122,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 112,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Mar 2014 104,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,934 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 22 Mar 2012 91,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,398 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,377 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,543 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 MVO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MVO, 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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AR51 MVO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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