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MW51 LFE

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front sidelights are slightly dim

centre stop light not working

crack in the windscreen not in direct drivers view

rear underbody support bar corroded through / missing

Fail 7 Feb 2018 110,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front sidelights are slightly dim

centre stop light not working

crack in the windscreen not in direct drivers view

rear underbody support bar corroded through / missing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,597 miles

Central Front PAS fluid low

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Central Rear under body anti vibration bar corroded away

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 94,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Central Front PAS fluid low

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Central Rear under body anti vibration bar corroded away

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,720 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 83,714 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,939 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,997 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,940 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,767 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 60,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,939 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,178 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 LFE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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