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MT51 PBY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 PBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 111,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 105,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,635 miles

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

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

condensation to offside headlight lens

cracks to offside headlight top mounting bracket

Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

condensation to offside headlight lens

cracks to offside headlight top mounting bracket

Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,239 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,239 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,100 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,007 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 55,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,429 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,972 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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MT51 PBY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT51 PBY, 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 MT51 PBY registered?

MT51 PBY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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