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MM51 FXG

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,940 mi
Last recorded88,940 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 FXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,940 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc worn

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,750 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 76,750 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,377 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,136 miles

front coil springs corroded

noise from osf brake

warning lamp on dash board on

Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front coil springs corroded

noise from osf brake

warning lamp on dash board on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,523 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,794 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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MM51 FXG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM51 FXG, 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 MM51 FXG registered?

MM51 FXG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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