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MW51 AVB

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 AVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,085 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 95,084 miles

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

Nearside 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 insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,922 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F c/v boots working loose

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,533 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 89,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 77,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,485 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 AVB is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW51 AVB, 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 AVB registered?

MW51 AVB is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is MW51 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 AVB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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