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MW51 DTX

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 DTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 81,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavy corrosion and wear/borderline pass (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Oil leak engine has major oil leak ()

Rear unable to open tailgate

Fail 10 May 2017 81,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavy corrosion and wear/borderline pass (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Oil leak engine has major oil leak ()

Rear unable to open tailgate

Pass 1 May 2016 76,506 miles

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

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

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

offside front seatbelt webbing fastener incorrect type

oil leak offside engine area ?

Fail 30 Apr 2016 76,506 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside front seatbelt webbing fastener incorrect type

oil leak offside engine area ?

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,200 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,190 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 30,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake imbalance 18%

handbrake imbalance 45%

Pass 25 Feb 2006 15,430 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 15,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 DTX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

MW51 DTX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is MW51 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 DTX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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