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MM51 KCU

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,663 mi
Last recorded79,663 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 KCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,663 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 73,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,251 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,251 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,974 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,794 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,156 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 58,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r door won't open from inside or outside

Fail 8 Feb 2010 52,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Replaced damaged wiper blade on o/side

cleaned out and reset n/side washer jet

n/side rear service brake and n/side parking brake lazy...will need attention in near future

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,632 miles

Replaced damaged wiper blade on o/side

cleaned out and reset n/side washer jet

n/side rear service brake and n/side parking brake lazy...will need attention in near future

Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,016 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,216 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 KCU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KCU, 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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MM51 KCU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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