MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
engine oil leak
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.
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.
child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt.
engine cover fitted obscuring some components.
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.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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.
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
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
child seat fitted to nearside rear
oil leak on engine
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
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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