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MM51 FXO

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 FXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2012 116,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,141 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 113,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 106,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,333 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,333 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2007 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,157 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 FXO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

MM51 FXO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is MM51 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 FXO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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