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MW51 HGN

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded feed pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 100,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded feed pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 98,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside 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 Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front discs correded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,858 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

rear axle support bar corroded

slight engine missfire

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,452 miles

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

Slight missfire

Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight missfire

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,632 miles

Engine missfire at idle

Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,625 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine missfire at idle

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slight corrosion

slight engine missfire when under load

Fail 18 Jul 2012 80,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slight corrosion

slight engine missfire when under load

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,894 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,677 miles

Engine slight missfire

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

nearside rear tyre wall slight cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2010 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine slight missfire

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

nearside rear tyre wall slight cracking

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,840 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,836 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,667 miles

n/s/rear door does not open

Fail 8 Aug 2008 65,667 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear door does not open

Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,923 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 HGN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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