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MM51 HXC

2002 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,695 mi
Last recorded218,695 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 HXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 218,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 218,674 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 210,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 206,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014
Pass 12 Apr 2012 201,869 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 196,541 miles

offside front discs scoured

Fail 4 May 2011 196,531 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

offside front discs scoured

Pass 5 Mar 2010 176,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear centre brake light inop

rear suspension surport bar corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 176,833 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear centre brake light inop

rear suspension surport bar corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 156,841 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rea middle brake light inop

Fail 20 Feb 2009 156,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rea middle brake light inop

Fail 6 Mar 2008 138,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 138,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 122,316 miles

front brakes unbalanced

o/s front door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2006 102,089 miles

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

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

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 HXC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

MM51 HXC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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The MOT history for MM51 HXC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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