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MW51 APF

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,111 mi
Last recorded62,111 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 APF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,111 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 51,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,675 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

fuel flap missing

o/s/r light lense broken not showing white light

Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel flap missing

o/s/r light lense broken not showing white light

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,778 miles

Rear discs have been cleaned up.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,770 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,524 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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MW51 APF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW51 APF, 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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MW51 APF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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