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AR51 MVU

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,861 mi
Last recorded130,861 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 MVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 130,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 124,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 118,884 miles

lower engine stabaliser worn

Fail 12 May 2015 118,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower engine stabaliser worn

Pass 12 May 2014 114,240 miles

nearside fron tyre worn on both edges

Fail 12 May 2014

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

nearside fron tyre worn on both edges

Pass 21 May 2013 109,812 miles

Oil leak

coolent cap was not fitted

front anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 109,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

185/60x14h

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

coolent cap was not fitted

front anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 105,551 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 105,551 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 99,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front c.v boots leaking

bulge in n/s/r tyre

n/s/f wiper poor condition

Fail 10 May 2011 99,505 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front c.v boots leaking

bulge in n/s/r tyre

n/s/f wiper poor condition

Pass 22 May 2010 90,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

wipers poor condition

Fail 22 May 2010 90,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

wipers poor condition

Pass 28 May 2009 85,475 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 85,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 77,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 68,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2006 54,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 MVU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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