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MW51 NZG

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,481 mi
Last recorded140,481 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 NZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 140,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 140,481 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 134,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 127,095 miles

175/65/14tyres on front and 185/60/14 on rear

Fail 13 Apr 2012 124,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lower engine mounting poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

damage to n/s outer sill front end

n/s rear door will not opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.

o/s rear door cannot be opened from outside of the vehicle

release button missing from boot

Fail 4 Apr 2011 111,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

both front brake discs rusty on inner edge

damage to n/s outer sill front end

n/s rear door will not opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.

o/s rear door cannot be opened from outside of the vehicle

release button missing from boot

Pass 24 Mar 2010 102,520 miles

damage to n/s front outer sill.

n/s rear door will not open.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 102,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

damage to n/s front outer sill.

n/s rear door will not open.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,611 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 81,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2007 71,083 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 71,083 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,222 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 NZG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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