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AR51 OYB

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 OYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,940 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 72,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 68,252 miles

Offside wiper blade tips split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 62,586 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 62,585 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,041 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 61,030 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 53,620 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,620 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,091 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 51,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,190 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 48,190 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,269 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 41,535 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,241 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 OYB is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

AR51 OYB is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is AR51 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 OYB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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