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MM51 VZO

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,708 mi
Last recorded81,708 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,253 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine misfire at idle

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine misfire at idle

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,639 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

evidence of a coolant leak on engine

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r and alloys fitted to other three corners

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,639 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

evidence of a coolant leak on engine

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r and alloys fitted to other three corners

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

engine mount worn

residue on front of engine from coolant leak, unable to see a current leak though

Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,760 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

engine mount worn

residue on front of engine from coolant leak, unable to see a current leak though

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,084 miles

rear tyre worn

slight play in antiroll bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,641 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,780 miles

advise o/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,780 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,747 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 42,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,188 miles

advise front discs and pads

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 VZO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

MM51 VZO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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