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MW51 APY

2002 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 APY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,447 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 94,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,698 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,755 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 86,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,364 miles

all tyres close to or on wear limit

Fail 21 Feb 2012 72,186 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

all tyres close to or on wear limit

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,575 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear limit,offside front tyre just above wear limit

Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs in very poor condition (corroded)

nearside rear tyre on wear limit,offside front tyre just above wear limit

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,213 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,948 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 40,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,457 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 33,457 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,612 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 24,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,123 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 16,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 16,064 miles

Nearside Front 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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MW51 APY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 APY, 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 MW51 APY registered?

MW51 APY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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