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MT51 PCO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,457 mi
Last recorded126,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 126,457 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017
Fail 3 Jul 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,718 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,099 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 109,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,765 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 101,765 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 93,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,080 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,551 miles

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 69,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,644 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 52,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 50,342 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 50,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 PCO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MT51 PCO, 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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MT51 PCO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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