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MM51 HTV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,079 mi
Last recorded143,079 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 HTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 143,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2015 143,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 133,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steel wheel fitted n/s/f

Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,019 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 124,019 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,820 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 117,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,151 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,642 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 103,642 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,320 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 80,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,965 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 68,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,631 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HTV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

MM51 HTV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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